Question

Cameron takes megadoses of a single mineral supplement. Lately, he's noticed that his fingernails break easily, his hair is falling out, and he's more tired than usual. His friends have told him that he smells like garlic. Based on this information, Cameron has consumed too much ________.

A) calcium
B) magnesium
C) selenium
D) iron

Answer 1

C. Selenium

Step-by-step explanation:

The scenario so described of Cameron taking overdose of a single mineral supplement signposts an individual with surplus of Selenium.

The effect such as fingernails breaking easily, hairs falling out, and getting tired than usual are suggestive of individuals with excessive intake of selenium. That he also smells like garlic caps it as this is very typical of individuals afflicted with this.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C: selenium

Step-by-step explanation:

When selenium is taken too much over a period of time, it leads to what is called selenosis, which results to loss of hair, loss of nails, fatigue, irritability, nausea, and damage to some nerves in the body. Apart from these symptoms, there are other symptoms of overdose of selenium which may include garlic-scent-breath and a metallic taste in the mouth.