Friday, 20 February 2009

Vitamin A

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Vitamin A is only found in meat and fish, but some fruits and vegetables contains compounds that's called cartenoids that can change into vitamin A by your body: Corrots, broccoli, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, pumpkin, leafy vegetables, cantoloupe melon, peas, mango, apricots, papaya and winter squash.
Food sources of preformed vitamin A include calf liver, milk, and eggs.

Vitamin A helps to keep your eyes and skin healthy and also help to protect you against infection.
It is also needed for growth of new cells, healthy hair, tissues and vison in dim light. It helps with the activity of antioxidanst, bone metabolism, skin health and immune function.
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1 comment:

  1. Hi,

    Thanks for sharing such informative post. I feel Vitamins are vital because they protect the body from infections.There are many people who take vitamin supplements to stay fit and healthy.

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