Liver is high in vitamin A, folic acid, iron, and zinc. Liver is the most nutrient dense organ meat, and it is a powerful source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is beneficial for eye health and for reducing diseases that cause inflammation, including everything from Alzheimer's disease to arthritis.
But how many can't stand the taste? Try this. Fry it up in olive oil with salt and pepper, then drain, and when on your plate, cover with Ranch Dressing. I was amazed that the strong taste was all but killed. Of course, you can always do the tradition addition of bacon and onions, but I didn't have those, but I did see the Ranch Dressing and had a brain storm!
One warning: Do not eat liver more than once a week at most, even though it is cheap. Too much liver, like every day, can cause a toxicity of Vitamin A called Hypervitaminosis A. The symptoms are:
Symptoms of acute vitamin A toxicity include:
Symptoms of chronic vitamin A toxicity include:
But how many can't stand the taste? Try this. Fry it up in olive oil with salt and pepper, then drain, and when on your plate, cover with Ranch Dressing. I was amazed that the strong taste was all but killed. Of course, you can always do the tradition addition of bacon and onions, but I didn't have those, but I did see the Ranch Dressing and had a brain storm!
One warning: Do not eat liver more than once a week at most, even though it is cheap. Too much liver, like every day, can cause a toxicity of Vitamin A called Hypervitaminosis A. The symptoms are:
Symptoms of acute vitamin A toxicity include:
Symptoms of chronic vitamin A toxicity include:
- blurry vision or other vision changes
- swelling of the bones
- bone pain
- poor appetite
- dizziness
- nausea and vomiting
- sensitivity to sunlight
- dry, rough skin
- itchy or peeling skin
- cracked fingernails
- skin cracks at the corners of your mouth
- mouth ulcers
- yellowed skin (jaundice)
- hair loss
- respiratory infection
- confusion
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