Vitamins
Vitamin A
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Vitamin A
, Retinol, Retinoic Acid
See also
Vitamin A Deficiency
Carotenoid
s (
Beta Carotene
)
Physiology
Function
Vision
Forms
Carotenoid
Proteins
Epithelial Cell function
Forms Glycoproteins
Vitamin A stores
Most of Vitamin A (90%) is stored in the liver and released as needed
Pathophysiology
Vitamin A Deficiency
Night blindness
Dry
Cornea
Dry Skin
Vitamin A Toxicity or
Overdose
Vomiting
Headache
Altered Mental Status
Alopecia
Peeling skin
Preparations
Sources
Animal products
Liver
(beef liver, cod liver oil)
Chicken meat
Egg yolk
Fish oil
Dairy products
Whole milk
Butter
Margarine fortified with Vitamin A
Dark green leafy vegetables
Yellow-orange fruits and vegetables
Apri
cot
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Oranges
Papayas
Pumpkin
Squash
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