In this video, our nutritionist Kendra Whitmire adds to our ongoing series on the different essential nutrients with a dive into all things vitamin A. This fat-soluble vitamin is an antioxidant and also acts as a hormone. While it has many key roles in the body including being involved in several cellular mechanisms, it is probably best known for its role in eye health. One of the biggest signs of deficiency is losing night vision.
Highlights of this video include:
• A rundown of vitamin A functions in the body
• The connection between carotenoids and vitamin A
• The difference between preformed vitamin A & provitamin A carotenoids
• Signs of deficiency and insufficiency
• Chronic diseases associated with vitamin A deficiency/insufficiency
• The protective roles of vitamin A
• Food sources of vitamin A
• And more
This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. Always discuss your own unique situation with your doctor, nutritionist, and/or another healthcare practitioner in your treatment team to find out the best plan for your health journey.
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