VITAMIN A
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin and is otherwise known as retinol.
The liver maintains Vitamin A concentrations and is stored here as well as the retina, kidneys, lungs and adrenal glands.
When the body is in need of Vitamin A, it is released into the blood via retinol binding protein.
If you are someone with a protein digestive problem, then you are at risk of a Vitamin A deficiency.
Vitamin A is vital for growth, development of bone, vision, reproduction, immunity cell growth and maintaining mucosal and epithelial surfaces.
Deficiency Symptoms
Dry Skin
Acne
Night Blindness
Glaucoma
Psoriasis
Poor smell and taste
Respiratory Infections
If you have any of these symptoms, consider supplementing with Vitamin A.
For Adults do not use above 10,000 units a day. Vitamin A is stored and can cause toxicity.
For Children under 3 do not use over 2,000 units a day.
For Children aged 4-8 do not use over 3,000 units a day.
For Children aged 9-13 do not use over 5,700 units a day.
For Children aged 14 - 18 do not use over 9,300 units a day.
N.B. These doses are maximum doses, they are not reccomended daily allowances.
Food Sources of Vitamin A
Yellow and orange vegetables and fruits such as pumpkin, squash, carrots, sweet potato etc.
Fish and Liver
Butter
Egg Yolk
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