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GlossaryVitamin A Toxicity (Hypervitaminosis A)

excessive vitamin A intake causing harmful health effects

Vitamin A Toxicity, also known as Hypervitaminosis A, occurs when there is an excessive accumulation of vitamin A in the body, typically due to overconsumption of supplements or certain animal-based foods. This condition can lead to symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, headaches, and even more severe effects like liver damage, bone abnormalities, and hair loss. It is important to maintain a balanced intake of vitamin A to avoid these adverse health effects.

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research Vitamin D and Aging

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Balanced vitamin D levels are crucial to delay aging and prevent related diseases.

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Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.

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research The Clinical Spectrum of Parathyroid Disease

8 citations, December 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.

research Topical Calcipotriol Versus Oral Vitamin D in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

3 citations, March 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ”

Rubbing calcipotriol on the skin works better than taking vitamin D pills for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.

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community Vitamin D deficiency strongly correlates with androgenic alopecia, FMPH and telogen effluvium

in Research/Science 164 upvotes 2 months ago

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to hair loss, and supplementation with vitamin D can improve conditions like androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Users discussed various dosages of vitamin D, emphasizing the importance of getting blood tests to determine the appropriate amount.

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in Treatment 55 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.