HOME Front page Credits Links Human Body Guide Nutrient Guide Disorder Guide Remedies & Therapies Basic Nutrients Water Carbohydrates Protein Fats Micro Nutrients Vitamins & Minerals Nutrient Guide Synergy & Deficiency Synergy Defined Vitamin Synergy Mineral Synergy Food Preparation Additives Raw food stuff Overcooking Phytonutrients Proper cooking utensils Nutritional Guide Overall Guide Vitamins Guide Synergy and Balance Synthetic VS Natural Effects & Sources - Vitamin A & Caroteniods - Vitamin B Complex - Vitamin C - Vitamin D - Vitamin E - Vitamin K - Bioflavonoids (Vitamin P) - Coenzyme Q10 Minerals Guide - Boron - Calcium - Chromium - Copper - Iron - Magnesium - Potassium - Selenium - Sodium - Zinc - Others Water Guide - Water Facts - Tap Water - Hard VS Soft - Fluoridation - Water treatment - Bottled Water Amino Acids Guide - Alanine - Arginine - Asparagine - Aspartic Acid - Carnitine - Citrlline - Cysteine & Cystine - Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid - Glutamic Acid - Glutamine - Glutathione - Glycine - Histidine - Homocysteine - Iosleucine - Leucine - Lysine - Methionine - Ornithine - Phenylalanine - Proline - Serine - Taurine - Threonine - Tryptophan - Tyrosine - Valine Antioxidants Guide Enzymes Guide Herbs Guide Natural Supplements Guide Vitamins Guide : Effects & Sources - Vitamin A Vitamin A and Caroteniods Correct Consumption Amounts : Vitamin A prevents illnesses like night blindness and other related eye problems. they also prevent skin disorders like acne. It enhances immunity and may help in healing gastric disorders and are needed in the repair of epithelial tissue and is important in the formation of teeth and bones. Furthermore, it aids in fats storage and combats cols, flu and infections of the kidneys, bladder, lungs and mucous membranes. It is also an Antioxidant which can combat free radical bombardment and fights against cancer ad other diseases.,br> Note that it is also an anti-aging nutrient that is usually used to reduce fine lines in the skin and fade aging spots. Deficiency Intake : Lack of Vitamin A can cause dry hair and/or skin as well as poor growth and night blindness. Insomnia, Fatigue, reproductive difficulties, frequent colds, respiratory problems, weight loss ( in an unhealthy way ). Excessive Intake : Taken in large amounts ( over 100,000 units daily ) and over a long period of time can be toxic and can cause abdominal pains, cessation of menstruation, enlargement of the liver, gastic disorders, hair loss, itching, joint pains and even water in the brain. And during pregnancy, it could lead to birth defects, If you ahve a disorder that really needs a high dose of Vitamin A, it is suggested that you take a emulsified form to place lesser strain on the Liver. However, there can be and have no recorded danger when taking beta-carotene in large doses unless your liver has a deficiency in converting it to Vitamin A. the only visible defect in taking these in large amounts is the yellowing of the skin. Sources : can be found in animal livers, fish liver oils and green and yellow fruits and vegetables. ( eg. carrots, garlic, papayas, peaches, spinach ) Note that animal sources of vitamin A like in Liver or Fish Liver Oils are 6 times stronger than that of plant sources! Warning: Unexpected character in input: ' in /home/mybodyin/domains/mybodyindex.com/public_html/nutrients/bodyend.php on line 65 Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/mybodyin/domains/mybodyindex.com/public_html/nutrients/bodyend.php on line 65