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Why vitamin A is necessary for our body

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Dr. Annapurna GuptaHomeopathy Doctor • 22 Years Exp.DRCH, BHMS
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Why vitamin A is necessary for our body

Vitamin A also called retinol or carotene. It - 1] helps to maintain good vision and necessary for night vision. 2] Helps in resistance to infection and supports growth and repair of body tissues. 3] It also maintains integrity of white and red blood cells and epithilial lining.4] It is also used to treat acne.


Dietary Sources of Vitamin A

Green leafy vegetables-spinach , broccoli, parsley, kale, collard green, escarole.

Yellow vegetables- carrot, sweet potato, winter squash, pumpkin.

Yellow and orange fruits- mango, papaya, and apricots.

Animal source- milk, eggs, meat and fish liver oil.

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