Vitamin A Deficiency

My Best Food Sources of Vitamin A

Chlorella, baked sweet potatoes, papaya, tomato(cooked), parsley, mango, arugula, cheddar, orange.

Symptoms of Vitamin A deficiency

Skin:

Dryness, itching, and scaling, acne and breakouts

Nails:

Weak nails

Hair:

Dandruff and dry hair.

Eyes

• Keratomalacia - an eye disorder involving drying and clouding of the cornea — the transparent layer in front of the iris and pupil.

• Bitot spots - an accumulation of keratin in the eyes, leading to hazy vision.

• Xerophthalmia - a condition marked by excessive dryness and crusting of the eyes, potentially resulting in harm to both the cornea and retina.

• Night blindness - a condition that impairs vision in low-light settings, can eventually progress to complete nocturnal blindness.

• Dry eyes

Other:

• Infertility and Trouble Conceiving, miscarriages.

• Throat and Chest Infections

In Children

Stunted growth - slow bone growth or stunted growth in children

Vitamin A suplementation

Supplementing with Vitamin A may be essential to address the deficiency. Nonetheless, it's important to keep in mind that this vitamin has the potential to accumulate in the body, so exercise caution and avoid excessive intake.

My favorite vitamin A supplement

Fix Nutrient Deficiencies

Click here for a convenient DATA SHEET I've compiled to help you identify the foods that can address nutrient deficiencies. It is a very helpfull way to reivaluate your diet and see what you maybe missing.