Vitamin A Deficiency: These Symptoms Are Often Missed!
10 Signs of Vitamin A Deficiency You Shouldn’t Ignore
Vitamin A is essential for your eyes, skin, immunity, and even reproductive health. But when your body doesn’t get enough of it—either due to poor diet, malabsorption, or health issues—it starts showing signs. Recognizing these early can help prevent serious complications like permanent vision loss.
Here are the 10 most common signs of Vitamin A deficiency:
✅ 1. Night Blindness
Difficulty seeing in dim light is one of the earliest warning signs.
✅ 2. Dry Eyes
Burning, gritty eyes, or foamy white spots (Bitot’s spots) can appear in severe cases.
✅ 3. Frequent Infections
Low Vitamin A weakens your immunity, leading to recurring throat, lung, or gut infections.
✅ 4. Dry, Scaly Skin
Vitamin A keeps skin moist and healthy—deficiency can cause rough or eczema-like patches.
✅ 5. Delayed Growth in Children
Essential for bone and cell growth, a lack of Vitamin A can slow height and weight gain.
✅ 6. Fertility Issues
Low levels may impact ovulation, sperm health, and fetal development.
✅ 7. Slow Wound Healing
Your body struggles to repair itself, and cuts may stay inflamed longer.
✅ 8. Hair Loss
Dry scalp, brittle hair, and increased hair fall could be linked to Vitamin A deficiency.
✅ 9. Skin Bumps (Hyperkeratosis)
Small, rough bumps—especially on arms or thighs—can result from keratin buildup.
✅ 10. Blurred Vision or Blindness
Advanced deficiency can lead to corneal damage, ulceration, and even permanent blindness.
🥕 What to Eat for Vitamin A?
Animal sources: Eggs, liver, dairy, fish oil (preformed Vitamin A)
Plant sources: Carrots, spinach, sweet potato, pumpkin, mangoes (beta-carotene)
➡️ Pair with healthy fats like ghee or nuts to improve absorption.
– When to See a Doctor?
If you notice night blindness, repeated infections, or skin/hair issues, talk to your doctor. Vitamin A supplements should only be taken with medical guidance, as too much can be harmful.
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