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| − | Vitamin A (also called retinol) is a yellow, fat-soluble vitamin found in egg yolks and the livers of many animals. Vitamin A and [[ | + | Vitamin A (also called retinol) is a yellow, fat-soluble vitamin found in egg yolks and the livers of many animals. Vitamin A and [[beta-carotene]] are closely related nutrients. The difference is that all vitamin A is preformed—and comes from animal sources (meat, eggs, milk, cheese), while beta carotene is a precursor of vitamin A (also called Provitamin A), which means that it comes in a form that the body converts to retinol by normal metabolic processes. Beta carotene comes from fruits and vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, spinach, turnip greens, winter squash, collard greens, cilantro, and fresh thyme. |
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==Special Precautions of Vitamin A== | ==Special Precautions of Vitamin A== | ||
Revision as of 12:42, 27 April 2012
Vitamin A (also called retinol) is a yellow, fat-soluble vitamin found in egg yolks and the livers of many animals. Vitamin A and beta-carotene are closely related nutrients. The difference is that all vitamin A is preformed—and comes from animal sources (meat, eggs, milk, cheese), while beta carotene is a precursor of vitamin A (also called Provitamin A), which means that it comes in a form that the body converts to retinol by normal metabolic processes. Beta carotene comes from fruits and vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, spinach, turnip greens, winter squash, collard greens, cilantro, and fresh thyme.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
Special Precautions of Vitamin A
The benefits of Vitamin A are
- This critical vitamin contributes to eye health, respiratory health, and helps build a strong immune system.
- Vitamin A has also been proven to inhibit the spread of cancer cells and to restore normal, healthy cell growth patterns. Its effects are especially potent against leukemia and certain head and neck cancers.
- vitamin A is good for the eyes since it contain retinoids and the most popular vegetable that is most known for its vitamin A content are the carrots. The benefits you get from taking Vitamin A are: wrinkles are reduced, it erases those dark spots and it also makes your skin smooth. But somehow, like any other vitamins, take only the amount you need. Over dosing your intake doesn’t do much good to your body. You can also use topical products that contain retinoids and combine it with Niacinamide to reduce any side effects and achieve optimum anti-aging benefits. Beta-Cryptoxanthin is a source of vitamin A, but about 2 times less strong than beta-carotene.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
