Benefits and precautions of vitamin A

The benefits of vitamin A are multiple and range from improving vision to reducing the risk of cancer.

Vitamin A is a liposoluble vitamin that is stored in the liver and there are two different types of vitamin A, which we can find in food.

In the first case, we have the vitamin A preformed, which is found in products of animal origin, such as fish, corral birds, beef and dairy products. We also have the precursors of vitamin A, which are known by the name of provitamin a, present in food whose origin is vegetable, such as vegetables and fruits. The most common guy this precursor is beta -carotene.

Similarly, we can obtain vitamin A of dietary supplements. In many cases, we will find it in the form of retinyl acetate or retinyl palmitate (vitamin A preformed), beta -carotene, or a combination of both.

Content

• What are the benefits of vitamin A?
• 6 benefits of vitamin A
• Precautions
• Where is vitamin A
  • • Bibliography

What are the benefits of vitamin A?

The benefits of vitamin A are many, which makes it an essential vitamin for the proper functioning of our body.

Among its functions, the National Food Institute indicates that Vitamin A is important to have a normal vision, as well as it is relevant to reproduction and the immune system. In addition, it helps to the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, lungs and other organs.

In addition to what is indicated, among the benefits of vitamin A, the fact that it helps the formation and maintenance of soft and bone tissues, teeth, mucous membranes and skin stands out. This vitamin is also known as retinol because it produces pigments in the eye retina.

Those who consume a correct level of vitamin A usually have a good vision, especially when the light is dim. In the case of women who are infants or are in a state of gravity, it is also recommended, but in doses suggested by the doctor.

It is remarkable, when talking about the benefits of vitamin A, which Betacarotene is characterized by its antioxidant power, which protects damage cells caused by free radicals. This is relevant since free radicals are substances that contribute to some prolonged diseases; They also participate in the aging process. When consumed foods rich in beta -carotenes, these risks can be reduced, while reducing the possibility of cancer.

6 benefits of vitamin A

Among the benefits of vitamin A are also the following:

1. Take care of the vision and deterioration associated with age;
2. It decreases the risk of suffering from some types of cancer, such as lung, uterine neck, bladder and Hodgkin lymphoma;
3. Improves the immune system, helping to stay more resistant to diseases of lungs, eyes, intestines and others;
4. Help the growth of babies during pregnancy, as well as strengthens their nervous system, heart, skeleton, kidneys, lungs, pancreas and eyes:
5. reduces the risk to fractures in the bones;
6. decreases the appearance of acne.

Vitamin A deficiency can lead to a person having greater risks of developing eye problems, such as night blindness or cornea damage, in addition to squamous and dry skin.

Precautions

Despite all the benefits of vitamin A, it must be ingested with caution, since Excessive consumption can be dangerous. If it is a pregnant woman, this could cause congenital defects. A person could develop acute or chronic poisoning for consuming too much vitamin A. In addition, there are children and babies who are sensitive to this vitamin and could get sick when ingesting some doses or after the use of products containing retinol, such as some skin creams that contain it.

In general, daily consumption is recommended with age and sex.

Where is vitamin A

This vitamin can be found in very varied foods, such as cereals and dairy products in general, especially butter, cream and cured cheeses.

There are also some types of fish, such as salmon and seafood, in meats such as chicken, turkey and veal. Eggs are especially rich in vitamin A.

The vegetables of green leaves and yellow vegetables, orange and green, such as carrots, tomatoes, pepper, broccoli, spinach, sweet potato or zucchini contain high doses of this vitamin.

Among the fruits, vitamin A is more present at apricot, melon and mango.

Legumes also provide the body with a good amount of this vitamin. Among the main ones we have chickpeas, beans, beans and lentils.

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Bibliography

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• Lorenzana Rodríguez, S. (2020). Functions of vitamin A and dysfunctions related to its lack.
• Meléndez-Martínez, a. J., Vicar, i. M., & Francisco, H. (2004). Importance.
• National Institute of Health. Data on vitamin A.
• Torres y Torres, N. (nineteen ninety five). Advances in vitamin A and proteins that unite retinoids.  Invest. Clin, 149-60.