vitamin A

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any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes

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According to Dr Palm, vitamin A should be used because of the “four decades of research to back up” the various positive effects it has on the skin. Source: Internet

A diet rich in antioxidant vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin A (in the form of beta carotene), is the best defence against the free radical damage of oxidation, which in turn causes wrinkles and pigmentation. Source: Internet

Adequate supply, but not excess vitamin A, is especially important for pregnant and breastfeeding women for normal fetal development and in breastmilk. Source: Internet

Although the vitamin A was not identified until the 20th century, written observations of conditions created by deficiency of this nutrient appeared much earlier in history. Source: Internet

Although lycopene is chemically a carotene, it has no vitamin A activity. Source: Internet

Approximately 250,000 to 500,000 malnourished children in the developing world go blind each year from a deficiency of vitamin A. Night blindness is one of the first signs of vitamin A deficiency. Source: Internet

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