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Can usable vitamin a be used for people with kidney disease?

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Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ask your Doc!: Vitamins are metabolized by different organs in the body. Vitamin a is typically metabolized by the liver and at high levels it is toxic to the liver. Please ask your nephrologist before venturing on the vitamin usage.

Answered 5/12/2013

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