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VITAMIN A

Why is it Needed?

      • Health of Skin
      • Mucous Membranes
      • Bones
      • Gene Expression
      • Red Blood Cell Formation
      • Reproduction
      • Growth and Development
      • Immune Processes
      • Vision

Daily Recommendation:

  • Men 900 MCG Per Day
  • Women 700 MCG Per Day

What Happens When it is Deficient?

  • Vision Impairment
  • Skin Dryness
  • Lack of Mucous Secretion

Food Sources:

      • Organ Meats
      • Dairy Products
      • Eggs, Fish Liver Oil
      • Provitamin A Carotenoids

Toxic Effects and Recommended Upper Intake Level:

  • Birth Defects
  • Liver Abnormalities
  • Osteoporosis
  • Dry Skin

UL is 3,000 MCG
(10,000 IU), Per Day

 

What Should I Take Daily?:

  • No Need to Supplement
  • Intake of Vitamin A higher than the RDA levels is strongly discouraged

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Vitamin A
Vitamin K
Selenium
Manganese
Chromium
Copper
Iodine
Iron
Zinc
Molybdenum
Arsenic
Boron
Nickel
Silicon
Vanadium

Thiamine
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Folate
Vitamin B12
Pantothenic Acid
Biotin
Choline

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Selenium
Carotenoids

Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Vitamin D
Fluoride

 

 

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