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 :
Correct Answer: Increased triglyceride and cholesterol level
Description: Increased triglyceride and cholesterol level are due to metabolic effects of OCP's and are not secondary to vitamin B6 deficiency. Reference: Harpers illustrated biochemistry 30th edition
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