Vital Nutrient : Vitamin A

What is Vital Nutrient Vitamin A?

Vitamin A, a very Vital Nutrient, also known as RETINOL (because it produces the pigments in the retina of the eye) is a fat-soluble vitamin with four major functions in the body:

1. This Vital Nutrient helps cells reproduce normally—a process called differentiation (cells that have not properly differentiated are more likely to undergo pre-cancerous changes). 
2. It is required for vision; Vitamin A maintains healthy cells in various structures of the eye and is required for the transduction of light into nerve signals in the retina. 
3. This Vital Nutrient is required for normal growth and development of the embryo and fetus, influencing genes that determine the sequential development of organs in embryonic development. 
4. This Vital Nutrient may be required for normal reproductive function, with influences on the function and development of sperm, ovaries and placenta.

Health Benefits in particular from Vital Nutrients Vitamin A :

• Skin Care - Vitamin A is necessary for the maintenance and repair of skin tissue

Where can you get Vital Nutrient Vitamin A?
Retinol or Vitamin A is found in foods that come from animals such as whole eggs, milk, and liver. Some food products are also fortified with Vitamin A. In the next blogs, we will feature foods with high Vitamin A content. For fruits, check out the Top Ten List of Vitamin A-rich Fruits.


What will happen if you are low in Vital Nutrient Vitamin A?
1. Night blindness is one of the first signs of vitamin A deficiency.
2. If you don't get enough vitamin A, you are more susceptible to infectious diseases and vision problems.
3. Deficiency symptoms can also include dry skin.

How Much of Vital Nutrient Vitamin A do you need per day

• Children : 2,500 - 3,000 IU
• Adult (Female) : 4,000 IU
• Adult (Male) : 5,000 IU