Vitamin A
Vitamin A (retinol) is essential for the maintenance of healthy skin and epithelial tissue, which lines many of the body’s internal passages.* Additionally, vitamin A is required for effective immune system function, low-light vision, protein utilization and normal growth and development.*
Vitamin A also functions as an antioxidant, promotes healing and supports a healthy reproductive system.* It is also needed for growth and maintenance of hair, teeth, nails, bones and glands.*
Food Sources:
When supplementing, look for products with:
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Vitamin A also functions as an antioxidant, promotes healing and supports a healthy reproductive system.* It is also needed for growth and maintenance of hair, teeth, nails, bones and glands.*
Food Sources:
- organ meats
- eggs
- yellow fruits & vegetables
- dairy
- fish
- fish liver oil
When supplementing, look for products with:
- water-miscible for faster digestion and greater absorption
- low in vitamin D
- 100% pure / free of toxins
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