Vitamin A plays an essential role in a large number of physiological functions that encompass vision, growth, reproduction, hematopoiesis, and immunity.We are often told the importance of taking vitamins, as they can help with various aspects of our health. The easiest way to get your vitamins is by taking a multivitamin and going on with your day. However, there are specific vitamins that can help with certain aspects of your wellness that we are going to highlight over the next few weeks in order to keep you educated.
So just what is Vitamin A?
It is a fat-soluble vitamin. This means that vitamin A is absorbed in the lymph and is stored in the liver and fatty tissues to use when needed.
Benefits
- Helps with good vision
- Important for the immune system
- Contributes to cell growth and cell reproduction
- Keeps organs working properly
You can find Vitamin A :
- Carrots have health benefits like reduced cholesterol, prevention of heart attacks, preventing cancers. Sweet Potatoes
- Kale is Among The Most Nutrient Dense Foods on The Planet
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Dried apricots are high in dietary fiber and rich in potassium.
- Although a cup of Cantaloupe contains only 56 calories, it provides more than the total daily requirement of vitamin A.
- Sweet Potatoes are orange-colored produce. Sweet Potatoes are a rich source of the beta-carotene form of vitamin A.Kale
- Spinach is low in fat and even lower in cholesterol, spinach is high in niacin and zinc, as well as protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E and K, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese.
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