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