Vitamin A Uses And Benefits

Vitamin A is found in many vegetables and foods, but do you know what it does for you and why you need it?

Vision. Vitamin A helps your eyes adjust to see better in the dark, but it also helps with overall good vision. It even helps in the treatment of eye disorders. It also strengthens the outside protective lining of the eye, which helps keep the eye from getting infections.

Potency. Vitamin A can be used by men to increase their sperm count. This may be useful for couples who want to get pregnant soon and are having some difficulty.

Fight Infections. Vitamin A is important for a healthy immune system. It increases your white blood cell count so that your body is able to fight infections and become well again. Vitamin A also helps to fortify your body with protective barriers so that infection is less likely to occur.

Women's health. Vitamin A does a whole lot for women. It can help you during PMS. If you tend to have heavy periods, Vitamin A can help with that also. Vitamin A can help with any infection, including yeast infections.

Cell growth. Vitamin A is necessary for normal cell growth. This is needed in all parts of your body at all times.

Breast cancer. Vitamin A actually helps to prevent breast cancer.

HIV. If you have HIV and you are a pregnant woman, Vitamin A can help reduce your chances of passing it on to your baby.

Skin health. Vitamin A can help with a wide range of skin problems including acne, cold sores, cuts and scrapes, eczema, wounds, psoriasis, burns, and many other skin conditions and diseases.

Antioxidant. Vitamin A is an antioxidant meaning it helps fight aging and keeps you young longer. It provides protection from the sun and reduces wrinkles.

Other uses of Vitamin A include:

• gum disease
• deafness
• loss of sense of smell
• cancer treatment
• anemia
• kidney stones
• heart health

Foods that contain Vitamin A:

• Eggs
• cheese
• carrots
• milk
• spinach
• apricots
• peas
• liver
• peaches
• kale
• papaya
• tomatoes
• red pepper
• mango

Signs of Vitamin A Deficiency:

• small bumps on the thighs and forearms
• hair loss
• eventual blindness

Signs of Vitamin A Overdose:

• weakness
• nausea and vomiting
• no appetite
• changes in mood

Vitamin A is essential to our bodies and if you don't get Vitamin A, you may end up blind. Make sure you are taking a daily multivitamin and eating a diverse and healthy diet.