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Sean has carpal tunnel syndrome.A few months ago,he began taking megadoses of vitamin B-6,when he read that the vitamin can cure the disorder.Today,Sean reported to his friends that his hands were feeling numb and his walking is unsteady.Based on this information,Sean should _____.

A) continue taking the megadoses of vitamin B-6,because his body needs more time to heal
B) discontinue taking vitamin B-6,because his body does not require the micronutrient
C) increase his vitamin B-6 intake,because the numbness and unsteadiness are signs that the treatment is working
D) stop taking vitamin B-6,because he is showing signs and symptoms of vitamin B-6 toxicity

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Glossitis and cheilosis can be signs of ariboflavinosis.

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Which of the following foods contains the most niacin per serving?

Ingesting large quantities of raw eggs may cause a biotin deficiency.

To reduce the risk of stroke in patients who cannot tolerate statins,physicians may prescribe megadoses of niacin supplements to reduce the elevated LDL cholesterol level in their blood.

Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate _____ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

____ is a carcinogen.

Although physicians may prescribe niacin supplements for patients who cannot tolerate statins,the treatment can have several unwanted side effects,such as flushing of the skin and liver damage.

____ cancer causes the most cancer-related deaths among American men and women.

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

Folate metabolism is dependent on vitamin B-12.

Exposing milk to light can reduce its _____ content.

Humans need vitamin B-6 for _____.

Which of the following food items is rich in biotin?

Erika takes megadoses of vitamin B-6 because she thinks it benefits her health.After learning about this vitamin in your nutrition class,which of the following statements about vitamin B-6 would be the most accurate information to tell her?

A carcinogen is any environmental factor such as asbestos,tobacco smoke,radiation,or a virus that triggers cancer.