There have neen numerous reports and finding of the benefits of vitamn A in treating acne and other skin conditions. This article goes into detail about it’s effectiveness, benefits in treating other conditions but also the potential dangers. This is a must read about vitamin A.
What it does: This vitamin prevents night blindness, maintains the skin and cells that line the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, and helps to build teeth and bones. It is vital for normal reproduction, growth and development too. In addition, vitamin A is crucial to the immune system, including the plentiful supply of immune cells that line the airways and digestive tract and form an important line of defence against disease.
Major benefits: Vitamin A is perhaps best known for its ability to maintain vision, especially night vision, assisting the eye in adjusting from bright light to darkness. It can also alleviate such specific eye complaints as “dry eye”, in addition to its many other benefits. By boosting immunity, vitamin A greatly strengthens resistance to infections, including sore throats, colds, flu, and bronchitis.
There have been known cases and reports of people overdosing on this vitamin that suffered some minor to major side effects. As always it is recommended to get your vitamins from the foods you eat and not overdose on vitamin supplements. This article also details some foods that are high in vitamin A.
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