Health benefits, Deficiency, Toxicity, Side effects and Disadvantages of Vitamin A

Health benefits of Vitamin A

  • it is essential for Embryo Development and Growth
  • It may improves Immune System Functions.
  • It improves Eye health and helps for Good Vision.
  • It may helps in Gene Regulation.
  • It may help to Prevent Skin infection and inflammation.
  • It may helps to improve Facial Skin Health by Switch on Genes.
  • It is essential for reproductive health and healthy Development of Babies during Pregnancy.

Deficiency of Vitamin A

Due to Deficiency of Vitamin A causes

Toxicity of Vitamin A

Excessive consumption may leads to Many abnormalities like

  • Nervous system effects
  • Liver abnormalities
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle weakness
  • Bone, Skin changes
  • Hypervitaminosis A

Source of Vitamin A

  • Cod liver oil
  • Beef liver, Chicken liver
  • Egg, Butter
  • Carrot , Turnip, Cheese
  • Sweet Potato
  • Bluefin Tuna , Trout , Salmon
  • Mango, Guava, Water Melon, Papaya
  • Grape Fruit
  • Spinach

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