Vitamin A...Where Do I Find It?Vitamin A, is essential allowing the ability to see in dim lighting. It also helps keep your eyes, skin and mucous membranes lubricated. This vitamin mostly comes from animal foods. Overconsumption can possibly cause the following: -Nausea, -Irritability and -Blurred vision
Like other nutrients, this diet supplement does not replace food and in fact, it cannot be assimilated by the body without food. Deficiencies could include the following... - Bitot’s spots (the buildup of keratin debris located in or about the conjunctiva) - Impaired vision - Enamel Hypoplasia (Type of tooth decay) - Conjunctival Xerosis (Type of dry eye)
Some Benefits are... - Improved vision - Help bones become stronger - Anti-oxidant properties - Improve skin irritations - Defend against viral, bacterial, parasitic infections.
Great Sources are... 1. Spinach and collard greens and kale 2. Eggs 3. Butter 4. Sweet potato 5. Broccoli 6. Pumpkin and 7. Carrots 6. Cheese 7. Liver 8. Peas 9. Apricots 10. Papaya 11. Mango
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