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• Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin found in milk, eggs, and leafy vegetables. Humans need Vitamin A to help maintain good vision, and to promote bone, skin and teeth growth. Many foods that contain Vitamin A are also high in saturated fat, so it is important to try to get Vitamin A from a variety of sources. Some other sources are: Sweet potato, carrot, kale, mango, spinach and apricot. It is best to eat these fruits and vegetables raw to get the most vitamins out of them.

• Fast Facts

  1. Fat soluble vitamin
  2. Important to maintain healthy teeth, skin, tissue, mucus membranes, vision
  3. Also known as: Retinol, Carotenoids
  4. Large doses can make you sick and cause birth defects
  5. Best way to obtain Vitamin A is through diet
  6. Pregnant or lactating women need higher amounts
  7. Adult men need 900 mcg a day
  8. Adult women need 700 mcg a day
  9. Night blindness may indicate a need for more vitamin a
  10. Symptoms of deficiency: Night blindness and impaired immunity

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before undergoing a Vitamin A program.

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