Interpretation:
Whether the given statement ‘consuming 300,000 IU per day of vitamin D can cause allevation of PMS symptoms, but this dose may not be safe’ is true or false.
Concept Introduction:
PMS means pre-menstrual symptoms, which are visible 7-14 days before the period starts. There are various symptoms faced by different girls, but not necessarily every girl has them. Vitamin D is essential for the formation of bones and teeth. It is taken as a supplement as well if a person has a deficiency of it.
Answer to Problem 1RQ
Correct answer:
The correct answer is true.
Explanation of Solution
This amount is not at all safe on daily basis, as it can cause toxicity in the body. The safe amount of the vitamin D supplements, which needs to be taken by a person on a daily basis, is 400 IU. But, yes it can reduce some symptoms of PMS. During PMS the vitamin D levels are decreased. The consumption of the vitamin D supplement can lower these symptoms.
Taking too many supplements and on high dose is not advisable.
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