Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that facilitates adaptation to night vision, maintains the elasticity and overall health of the skin, hair and mucous membranes. It is the key to a perfect vision.
• Vitamin A deficiency can occur due to abnormal storage and transport of Vitamin A in people with abetalipoproteinemia, Protein deficiency, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperthyroidism, Fever, Liver disease, and cystic fibrosis.
• General body-wide susceptibility to frequent viral Infections.
• Eye and visual changes (such as drying and hardening of the Cornea and Night Blindness, progressing to blindness).
• Skin keratinization (dry and cracked Skin that may appear on various parts of the body).
• Susceptibility of the salivary glands and other mucous membranes to Infection.
• Impaired digestion and absorption.
Note:
* The RDA for adult men aged 19–50 is 900 µg/day Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE) 19 (approximately 3000 IU) and for adult women aged 19–50 is 700 µg/day RAE19 (approximately 2333 IU).
* The fat-soluble vitamin is commonly found in most Green Leafy Vegetables, orange coloured foods, Butter and Milk.
* Preformed, active Vitamin A (e.g., Retinol) is found in animal foods, such as fortified Milk, fish oils, and Liver.
* Provitamin A Carotenoids (such as Beta-Carotene, Alpha-Carotene, and Beta-Cryptoxanthin) are found in dark green Vegetables, Orange and yellow Fruits.
Health Benefits of Vitamin A
Eye
• Its essential for a healthy Eye/vision and protection of macular degeneration. Retinol maintains the Cornea and helps keep Eyes healthy as it converts light Energy into nerve impulses that enable vision.
Foods & Eye
Immune System
• Its a great Immune System stimulator that strengthens the Immune System by supporting the production of Lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell that fight off bacteria, viruses, parasites or Cancer cells) and plays a crucial part in a number of physiologic processes that ensure the good functioning of the Immune System.
• Its a potent anti-oxidant, protecting cells gene expression and DNA against free radical damage that may build up and lead to mutations that may cause certain cells to become Cancerous.
• It helps with a variety of functions and benefits multiple systems and a powerful anti-oxidant and can be found in the most surprising of foods.
• Its an Infection resistance and Immune System boosting vitamin which can significantly protect against some of the immune-depressing effects of radiation and Cancer chemotherapy.
Note:
* Carotenes come in a variety of forms, the most famous being Beta-Carotene, Alpha-Carotene, gamma-Carotene and Lycopene.
* It converts as much Carotenes as it needs and leaves the rest in their unaltered anti-oxidant form. Beta-Carotene, Alpha-Carotene and gamma-Carotene can be converted into Vitamin A, but Lycopene and other Carotenes cannot.
Foods & Immune System
Infections
• It reinforces our body’s First line of defense: mucous membranes (our Eyes, nose, throat, lungs and Digestive System are lined with mucous membranes), increases resistance to Infection and fights free radicals by helping to create a barrier against bacteria and viruses.
Foods & Infections
Pregnancy
• Its important for embryonic development (healthy babies) as it helps them grow and develop normally, have good immunity and sustains Bone growth and development.
Foods & Pregnancy
Skin Health
• Its vital for Skin cell renewal, healthy epithelial tissues and mucous membranes, where it helps keep skin healthy by protecting it against Infections, working together to improve rough Skin and maintaining the integrity of epithelial cells, which occur in the Eye, Respiratory tract, Genitourinary Tract, and intestinal tract.
Foods & Skin Health
Foods Rich in Vitamin A (Retinol)
* The Order is from the Highest Level of Vitamin A [Retinol] Concentration.
1)
Cod Liver Oil
2)
Chlorella
3)
Paprika
4)
Cayenne
5)
Liver (Duck)
6)
Liver (Goose)
7)
Grape Leaves
8)
Liver (Turkey)
9)
Goji Berries
10)
Liver (Lamb)
11)
Willow Leaves
12)
Tomato Powder
13)
Liver (Beef)
14)
Carrots
15)
Sweet Potato
16)
Giblets Turkey
17)
Sourdock Leaves
18)
Lambsquarters
19)
Turnip Greens
20)
Liver (Chicken)
21)
Squash (Butternut)
22)
Dandelion Green
23)
Kale
24)
Komatsuna
25)
Acai Berries
26)
Spinach
27)
Lingcod Liver
28)
Pokeweed Shoots
29)
Pumpkin
30)
Winter Melon
31)
Cantaloupe
32)
Vegetables
33)
Green Cabbage
34)
Chard
35)
Romaine Lettuce
36)
Lettuce
37)
Butter
38)
Milk
39)
Apricot
