Vitamin A

(Retinol and Betacarotene)

What does it do?

Vitamin A has many important functions in the human body. It protects against infections. It is a powerful antioxidant and immune system booster. It protects against many forms of cancer. It is essential for our eyesight and aids growth and tissue healing. It is also vital for the health and look of our skin.

What are the deficiency Signs?

Some of the deficiency signs of vitamin A are: mouth ulcers, poor night vision, acne, frequent colds or infections, dry flaky skin, dandruff, thrush or cystitis and  diarrhoea.

Food Sources

Beef Liver, Veal Liver, Carrots, Watercress, Cabbage, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Melon, Pumpkin, Mangoes, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Apricots, Papayas, Tangerines,  Asparagus, Seaweed (nori), Mustard Greens, Brussels Sprouts, Spinach, Kale, Parsley, Letttuce, Sweet Potatoes, Peaches, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Watermelon.

Best Supplements

The best Vitamin A supplements are; Retinol (animal source), natural betacarotene and retinyl palmitate. (Vegetable source)

What helps Vitamin A in our bodies?

Vitamin A works with zinc. Vitamin C and E helps protect it. It is best taken with a multi vitamin or antioxidant formula with food.

What Robs Our Bodies of Vitamin A?

Heat, light, alcohol, coffee and smoking robs our bodies of Vitamin A

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