Vitamin A
Alternate Names : Deficiency - Vitamin A, Vitamin A Deficiency
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Vitamin A: Side Effects
If you don't get enough Vitamin A, you are more susceptible to infectious diseases and vision problems. However, large doses of Vitamin A can be toxic. Large doses can also cause abnormal fetal development in pregnant women.
Increased amounts of beta-carotene can turn the color of skin to yellow or orange. The skin color returns to normal once the increased intake of beta-carotene is reduced.
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