Which is the fat-soluble vitamin with the least potential for toxicity?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin E
c. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin K
ANS: B
Vitamin E appears to be the least toxic of the fat-soluble vitamins. No signs and symptoms of toxicity or hypervitaminosis have been identified as yet in humans.
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