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A middle aged woman on oral contraceptives for many years, developed neurological symptoms such as depression, irritability, nervousness and mental confusion. Her hemoglobin level was 8g/dl. Biochemical investigations revealed that she was excreting highly elevated concentrations of xanthurenic acid in urine. She also showed high levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in serum. All of the above findings are most probably related to vitamin B6 deficiency caused by prolonged oral contraceptive use except :

AIncreased urinary xanthurenic acid excretion
BNeurological symptoms by decreased synthesis of biogenic amines
CDecreased hemoglobin level
DIncreased triglyceride and cholesterol level
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