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Liver and Risks of Vitamin A Toxicity
I share this blog post even though I knew there would be some backlash. But I’m a big girl (and I have my faith) and know that my heart is in the right place to share this information.
If you have no idea what I’m talking about, I shared a YouTube and Podcast interview with Grant Genereux on the concerns of vitamin A toxicity and how liver (even kidneys) is a great (sometimes too much) source of vitamin A.
In hindsight, I realize I shouldn’t have used such a bold statement on the YouTube thumbnail and that is my fault. For that, I apologize if it took away from my message. And for the record, I’m not doing this for any other reason than to share that some people can adversely be affected by consuming too many foods and products that contain vitamin A. And frankly, also to reduce some of the guilt I feel for advocating for frequent liver consumption.
If we’re predisposed to different genetics, life circumstances, and illness, we know that for some of us following a meat-based diet, one of the many foods that can be a tipping point to excess vitamin A (to a point of toxicity) is liver (maybe even kidneys).
Not everyone has to remove liver from their diet but for what I share and for my family and clients, I will always proceed with caution before sharing anything related to liver consumption. Considering all things, the risks of too much vitamin A now outweigh the rewards of liver’s nutrient density.
