Basic Knowledge about Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin . Retinoids is the active form of vitamin A while carotenoids are the compounds that are converted to the active form.
Daily requirement
Well the daily requirement varies from male to female . Men require around 900 Micro-gram of Vitamin A and Females require around 700 Micro-grams daily . The average daily value is around 1000 Micro-grams

Functions of Vitamin A
The following are the functions of Vitamin A
  • Growth and Development 
For the proper growth and development of the body , an adequate amount of vitamin A is necessary
  • Proper Vision
For the proper working of rods and cones in our eyes , Vitamin A is required . Proper functioning of cornea is also related with vitamin A
  • Skin
It causes the proper development of skin and can cause smooth skin
  • Immunity
  • Infant development
Deficiency and it's Effects
Vitamin A deficiency can cause several problems which are given as
  • Night Blindness
Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness  and it becomes difficult to see in night . If not treated , it can cause overall blindness
  • Cornea
It is need for the proper functioning of cornea , and deficiency can affect the proper functioning of cornea
  • Skin Changes
Deficiency can lead to the roughness of skin
  • Increased infections
Vitamin A deficiency can cause more illnesses and infections.

Foods that provide Vitamin A
The following foods can provide you with the vitamin A
  • Liver
  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Margarine
  • Fortified Milk
  • Dark green and yellow orange vegetables such as carrot and spinach
  • Fish oils 

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