IMPROVE YOUR BODILY FUNCTIONS AND IMMUNE SYSTEM WITH VITAMIN A

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    Vitamin A is the name of a group of fat soluble retinoids, primarily retinol and retinol esters. These retinoids are involved in 1) immune function, 2) cellular communication, growth and development 3) male and female reproduction.
     Vitamin A supports cell growth and differentiation by playing a critical role in the normal everyday function and maintenance of the heart, lungs, eyes and other organs.
     Vitamin A is critical for vision because its an essential component of rhodopsin which is the light-sensitive protein found in the retina that responds to light entering the eye. Vitamin also helps with vision by supporting the normal differentiation and functioning of the conjunctival membranes and the cornea
     Humans consume vitamin A in 2 ways: 1) as a preformed vitamin A (retinol and retinol esters) and 2) provitamin A carotenoids. Preformed vitamin A is found in foods from many animal sources, including dairy products, eggs, fish and organ meats. Provitamin A Carotenoids are plant pigments that the body converts into vitamin A in the intestine. The main Provitamin A Carotenoids that humans consume are beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin.
     The various forms of vitamin A are solubilized into micelles in the intestinal lumen and absorbed by duodenal mucosal cells. Retinyl esters and Provitamin A carotenoids are converted to retinol after uptake into the lumen (for retinyl esters) or absorption (for Provitamin A carotenoids). Retinol is then oxidized to Retinal and retinoic acid, the two main active vitamin A metabolites in the body. Most of the body's vitamin A is stored in the liver in the form of retinyl esters.
     Vitamin A is also a powerful antioxidant that can help cleanse the body of free radicals that will damage cells. This also helps the body fight of certain forms of cancer.
     Vitamin A is also important for reproductive health in both males and females because it plays a part in sperm and egg production. It's also important for placental health, fetal tissue development and maintenance, and fetal growth. So vitamin A is super important for women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant and for developing babies.
     Vitamin A plays a part in the creation of certain cells including, B cells and T cells,  that will protect the body from diseases and infections.
     Its always best to get your vitamins and nutrients naturally from eating a healthy diet, but getting a little extra help from taking supplements is good too. PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN TAKING ANY VITAMIN/HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS. Vitamin/Herbal supplements bring health benefits but can also be dangerous if abused or not taken properly.
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