Which of the following vitamins should be consumed in low quantities by a person who suffers from hemochromatosis?
A) thiamin
B) vitamin A
C) vitamin D
D) vitamin C
E) biotin

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Hemochromatosis is a condition where the body absorbs too much iron from food which can lead to iron overload. Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron, so it should be consumed in low quantities by a person who suffers from hemochromatosis. Thiamin (A), vitamin A (B), vitamin D (C), and biotin (E) do not have any known interactions or effects on iron absorption in the body.

Which of the Following Vitamins Should Be Consumed in Low