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What is it?
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble requiring fats and minerals to be properly absorbed in the digestive tract.
Vitamin A does not need to be replenished daily, your body will store any amount it does not use.
It is found in two different forms: Retinol and Carotene.
Retinol comes only from foods of animal origins.
Carotene comes from both plant and animal origin.

What does it do?
Used in the treatment of eye disorders and night blindness.
Can ward off respiratory infections.
Quicker recovery from diseases.
Helps in the growth of bones, skins, hair, teeth and gums.
Used in the treatment of acne and other skin disorders.
Used in conjunction with prescribed medicine, can be beneficial for emphysema and hyperthyroidism.

Natural sources
Fish liver oil, eggs, milk, dairy products, liver, carrots, green and yellow vegetables.

Supplement forms
Comes in soft gel capsules containing fish liver oil.
Beta Carotene soft gel capsules from vegetable origin.
Night creams.
Retinyl A cream

Precautions
Vitamin A can be toxic if taken in excess amounts over 100 000 IU
Can be toxic to infants in amounts over 18 500 IU
Side effects of over dosage can manifest as hair loss, nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision, fatigue, headaches and liver enlargement.

Who should use it
People who suffer from an eye disorder.
Acne sufferers (Vitamin A from fish liver oil is not recommended)
Persons whose diet is lacking in vegetables and fruits.

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