Vitamin A
Preventive Intake: 1,000-2,000 IU
Benefits:
- Works as an antioxidant.
- Insures the integrity of the GI tract.
- Protects vision.
- Helps aid in healthy tissue growth.
- Increases the health of hair and nails.
- Increases resistance to infection.
- Works with other nutrients such as niacin, vitamins C, D, and E, pantothenic acid and zinc.
- Helps treat bronchial and sinus infections, colds and the flu.
- Aids in insuring hormone balance and bone health.
- Useful in the treatment of mucus secretions, ulcers, retinitis pigmentosa, and low thyroid function.
- May help prevent cancers (oral, lung, prostate), heart disease, respiratory infections and ulcers.
Deficiencies May Cause: Night blindness, itching, dry skin and loss of taste sensation.
Food Sources: Liver, butter, egg yolks, whole milk, cream and cod liver oil.