Vitamin A:
On Guard For True Health
Vitamin A is known as the most important antioxidant in the human body because it has the primary job of regulating so many functions in our system. This is the reason any person in good health is said to have this vitamin "on guard" for true health and nutrition. A working body with ample quantities of the A vitamin has some of the following characteristics: - smooth healthy glowing skin
- sharp vision(especially nighttime) and very good hearing
- ensures your body has the resistance to fight infections and a built-in immunity to many diseases
- ample quantities lowers your risk for many types of cancer
- a noticeable improvement in the speed and ease of wound healing
- it will help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure and possibly a stroke
Recommended Daily AllowanceA minimum of 5000 i.u. should be received but higher amounts can be tolerated on a continuing basis. Many doctors do recommend for greater protection and immune system defense, try for double to triple that amount per day. Just remember though, excesses of 20 to 25,000 i.u. per day over time can lead to toxic levels which can cause damage to the liver. Anything over these quantities, you must be on a doctor's watchful eye to guarantee you do not reach toxic levels. A pregnant woman should never take vitamin A supplements without her express doctor's permission. Good Food SourcesBy adding an assortment of these foods to your daily diet, you will be continuously building and replenishing your stores of this vitamin in your body.- sweet potatoes
- green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, broccoli)
- red-yellow and orange fruits and vegetables (cantaloupe, carrots, apricots, pumpkin, tomatoes, watermelon and squash)
So after a blood test from your doctor returns a result that your vitamin A stores seem to be low in your body, with a few simple dietary changes you can be back on the road to better health and nutrition. Manage your proper levels of this essential vitamin to avoid early symptoms of diabetes.
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