Too much vitamin A can cause acute or chronic toxicity
Vitamin A toxicity can be caused by ingesting high doses of vitamin A—acutely or chronically (for example, as mega-vitamin therapy or treatment for skin disorders). Symptoms of vitamin A toxicity may vary, however, headache and rash usually develop during acute or chronic toxicity.
Some of the signs and symptoms of chronic vitamin A toxicity include:
- Double or Blurred vision
- Hair loss in the head and eyebrows
- Liver dysfunction
- vertigo
- Seizures
- Osteoporosis
- Fractures especially in elderly
- Lack of muscular coordination
- Dry, rough skin, itchy or peeling skin
- Cracked fingernails and lips
- Mouth ulcers, skin cracks at the corners of your mouth
- Respiratory infection
- Confusion or other central nervous system effects
- Inflammation of the tongue (glossitis)
Mimi Shekoski, PhD, Natural Vision Teacher | Holistic Natural Health Doctor