Which Vitamin Deficiency Causes Ammonia? Unpacking Nutritional Links to Hyperammonemia
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Ammonia is a toxic compound produced during protein metabolism that the body must convert to urea for safe excretion. While no single vitamin deficiency directly causes ammonia buildup, also known as hyperammonemia, several nutrient deficiencies can critically disrupt the body's ammonia detoxification pathways, leading to dangerous and potentially life-threatening levels.
