Vitamin A rich foods and their health benefits for eyes, skin and immune system:

Vitamin A

We generally talk about vitamin D deficiency or more commonly the other water-soluble vitamins, for example, vitamins B, and C. we are more likely to get deficient in water-soluble vitamins as they cannot be stored in the body like fat-soluble vitamins.

But vitamin A is also another very important for people who want good nutrition for their good and younger looks.

Important functions of vitamins in our body:

Vitamin for eyes:

Vitamin A is a very important vitamin for the eyes. Its deficiency causes vision problems. It causes night blindness a condition in which a person is unable to see clearly at night. It is because of the lack of rhodopsin that is synthesized with vitamin A and help us see in the dark.

Vitamin and skin

Vitamin A being fatty in nature gives the skin lubricated textures. Its deficiency causes the skin and hair to look dry and stiff. The white dry flakes appear in hair and on the skin, a symptom of a vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A plays a role in our skin's immune system.

 

Many skin care products contain a combination of water-soluble vitamin B3, (Niacinamide) and vitamin E. These are all effective to give skin a good texture and avoid acne and other skin issues. In short, healthy glowing skin and dandruff-free hair require an adequate supply of fat-soluble vitamins, especially vitamin A

 Immune system and vitamin A

Vitamin A is involved in the lubrication process of various organs in our body. This includes the lining of the lungs, nasal cavity, eyes, ears, etc. so it plays a crucial part in better respiratory health.

So its deficiency may cause problems with the lining of the throat, ears, lungs, eyes, etc. the dryness on the inner lining of these organs make them more exposed to infections.

So Vitamin A has an impact on the overall immunity of the body.

Sources of vitamin A

 

There are many rich sources of vitamin A in plant and animal-based diet

They are richly present in carrots, mangoes, papaya, apricot, etc.

But the plant-based vitamin A called carotenes are not so good at being absorbed into the body, they are actually not an active type of vitamin A. The body has to work on it to absorb vitamin A properly.

On the other hand, vitamin A found in animals like fish oil is called retinol. In this form it is active, making it easier for our digestive system to absorb it. And use it.

Why do we get a deficiency of vitamin A?

·         The main cause of vitamin A deficiency can be the lesser intake in the diet.

· the Second factor is the one, mentioned above. We generally take in the inactive form of vitamin A from vegetables that are absorbed only around 6 to 7 percent by our digestive system, so we think we are taking enough vitamin A as we eat a lot of vegetables and carrots but its impact is very less.

·         If a person’s gall bladder is not producing enough bile, it leads to lesser absorption of vitamin A. Its absorption is directly related to the good health of your gut. If someone has a missing gall bladder, he will definitely face the problem of digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins.

·         The function of bile is to emulsify fat, breaking fat down into small droplets and helping them be digested or absorbed easily into the bloodstream. Its deficiency causes a lack of fat absorption, leading to dryness of skin, hair, and inner skin lining of various organs as mentioned before.