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Vitamin A
It is known in two forms: retinol (from animals) and beta-carotene (from plants). Retinol has the ability to improve night vision because it is transformed into a substance called retinal (hence its name), which participates in the hearing process. The beta-carotene (also called pro-vitamin A), is an antioxidant that is responsible for reducing cell death caused by environmental pollutants, which can prevent diseases like cancer.
Its use must be accompanied by proteins, because otherwise it would hamper blood transport and metabolism.
It is a fat soluble vitamins (soluble in fat) is also required to:
- Bone development.
- Growth.
- Maintain proper respiratory mucous membranes of eyes, skin, hair and nails.
- Prevent the occurrence of respiratory infections. Read the rest of this entry »
Food and Nutritions: Beta-carotene
Function has the same sources and function as vitamin A; beneficial in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome. Employment and dosage for chronic fatigue syndrome take 4500 mcg. Warning: If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, do not take beta-carotene except under medical supervision.
IMPORTANT NOTES
* Take supplements late in the evening, several hours after eating or taking other supplements. If you cause stomach irritation, take with meals.
* Do not exceed suggested dosage of supplements. Information on the dosage that appears on the packaging of supplements varies greatly, so make sure you read the packaging carefully, and if in doubt, consult a doctor or a physician specializing in nutrition.
* If taken in excess, water-soluble vitamins like B and C, are naturally eliminated, while fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E and K, accumulate and cause tissue damage .