Question

Give two reasons why people may not want to take supplements that contain beta-carotene

or vitamin E.

Answer 1

Answer) Beta carotene is also known as Vitamin A .

the reason why people might not want to take these supplements can be accounted by the following reasons

1) both vitamin a and vitamin e are fat soluble vitamins, and being fat soluble, they are not excreated in the urine therefore are stored in the body for a long amount of time, hence individuals are less deficient of these vitmains compared to vitamin B and C (as they are water soluble and needed to be consumed on a daily basis as per theb ody requirements)

2) In case of supplementations, any excess amount of the above vitmains can cause hypervitaminosis.

3) Excess amount of vitamin A san cause side effects and when consumed by pregnant ladies may lead to birth defects,

4) Exces amounts of Vitamin E can worsen bleeding disorders in an individual if any. Excess of it can also have an effect on heart failiure and diabetics.

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