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Vitamin A- Deficiency, Prevention, Food sources.

24/3/2019

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Vitamin A food sources
​Vitamin A  is a very essential vitamin needed for our body growth and development. It also plays a crucial role in cell recognition, vision, immune function, and reproduction.
Vitamin A facts
  • It helps in the functioning of the heart, lungs, and kidneys smoothly.
  • It is suitable for pregnant women.
  • Those in developing countries are most at risk.
  • High intake of Vitamin A can be toxic and cause hypervitaminosis.
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Vitamin A food
Vitamin A food
VITAMIN A Sources :
Vitamin A is generally found in different forms such as retinol, beta carotene, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based products.
  • Oranges
  • Meat
  • Eggs
  • Green leafy vegetables
  • Dairy products
  • Pumpkin
  • carrots
  • squash 
  • Sweet potatoes
  • papaya
  • mangoes 
  • Broccoli 
  • spinach 
  • Turnip
  • Greens peppers
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VITAMIN A plant based sources
VITAMIN A plant based sources
 Vitamin A Benefits:
 VITAMIN A effects most of our body functions. A massive amount of vitamin A is significant for the human body. Adequate intake of carotene oil from fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of lung cancer.
  • Retinoic acid and other derivatives of Vitamin has found to normalize blood sugar level.
  • Vitamin A is also vital in the growth of other body tissues such as skin and hair.
  • Vitamin A contributes to the production of sebum the oil that helps to maintain moisture in the skin and hair.
​Other sources of VITAMIN A:
  • Retinol which is an active form of vitamin A only comes from animal sources such as liver,  meat.
  • Fishes and its oils are the primary sources of vitamin A 
  • Butter, milk,  cheese and other dairy products

What happens over consumption of Vitamin A ??
​Over consumption of Vitamin A can be toxic as it leads to skin cracking, itching, sensitivity to sunlight, heightened and yellowish skin.
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  • Affects the vision of younger children. 
  • Brittle nails.
  • Hair loss and oily hair.
  • Week bones, pain in bones or swelling.
  • Vomiting, dizziness, headache, and nausea.
  • Vitamin A deficiency people gain weight and decrease appetite.
  • Leads to gums diseases, irritability, fatigue, drowsiness and changes in alertness.
  • In case of extremely excessive intake, it may also lead to liver diseases.
  • Pregnant women should not consume vitamin A more than the recommended level because the RETINOL has been linked with fetal deformities.
Learn More about other Vitamins
Vitamin E Food Sources.
Vitamin K Food Sources.
Vitamin B Food Sources.
Vitamin A Food Sources.
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Vitamin D Food Sources.
Vitamin C Food Sources.
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