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The toxicity of a polar bear liver is incredibly high; it contains enough vitamin A to be fatal to up to 52 people. If you were to consume the entire liver in small doses, it would provide you with your recommended daily allowance of vitamin A for an astonishing 143 years!

Jan 29, 2023•1 min read

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The toxicity of a polar bear liver is incredibly high; it contains enough vitamin A to be fatal to up to 52 people. If you were to consume the entire liver in small doses, it would provide you with your recommended daily allowance of vitamin A for an astonishing 143 years!

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