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Index

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Use the Vitamin Synonym Finder to locate alternate names
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Vitamin Detail

Each vitamin is listed on the main vitamin index page and includes:

synonyms
description
safety detail
dosage detail
lack (deficiency symptoms)
food name list
action keywords
subtle detail such as chakra, ruling signs and planets
usage keyword list and detail information

The vitamin pages can be individually selected from the Vitamin Index page via links or viewed in alphabetic sequence using the Next links.

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Vitamin A

Vitamin A synonyms include Alpha carotene, Beta carotene, Retinol.

Vitamin A is essential for healthy eyes and skin, and building strong bones and teeth and was discovered in 1913. The body converts some carotenes (primarily alpha and beta carotene) in plant form into Vitamin A and any excess is used to fight off free radicals that can cause cancer, heart disease and other problems. Beta carotene is non toxic and easily converted in the liver and small intestine. Vitamin A helps to resist infection and illness by aiding the body's epithelial tissues.

This fat soluble vitamin is stored in the body mostly in fatty tissue and the liver and therefore does not have to be replenished every day. However an excess can cause a build-up in the body with consequent problems. The condition is called hypervitaminosis however it can be avoided by taking beta carotene instead of vitamin A supplements. The best source of Vitamin A includes cod liver oil, dairy products, eggs, kidney and liver; the best source of beta carotene includes apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, spinach and tomatoes.

Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) is helped by:

all other vitamins and minerals
vitamin E
selenium
zinc

Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) is blocked by:

alcohol
birth control pills
bile sequestering cholesterol drugs
cigarette smoke
methotrexate, drug used to treat -
arthritis, cancer, psoriasis

Vitamin A properties include:

Natural source: Yes
Synthetic source: Yes
Solubility: Fat
Stored in body: Yes

Vitamin A safety data:

avoid for pregnancy - vitamin A as Retinol is toxic and may cause birth defects
excess can be toxic
excess can cause hypervitaminosis

Vitamin A dosage data:

EU RDA - 800 mcg
US RDA - 3 mg

Individuals can increase intake:

after illness
for diabetes
for infections

Note
RDA recommended daily allowance (or RDI recommended daily intake) are adequate intake levels not therapeutic levels.

Vitamin A deficiency symptoms include:

Bone Disorders (poor growth)
Diarrhoea
Eye Disorders (night blindness, lack of tear secretion)
Infections (lowered resistance)
Pneumonia (depletes store of vitamin)
Respiratory Disorders (susceptibility to respiratory infection)
Skin Disorders (dry rough skin)
Teeth Disorders (weak enamel)
Weight Disorders (loss)

Vitamin A food includes:

Apricots (fresh)
Asparagus
Beef (beef liver)
Broccoli
Butter
Cantaloupe
Carrot (sliced)
Cheddar Cheese
Chicken (leg with skin and liver)
Cod Liver Oil
Dairy Products
Egg
Endives (raw)
Ice Cream (vanilla)
Kale
Kidney
Lettuce (leaf)
Liver
Milk (skimmed)
Mustard Greens
Pumpkin
Salmon
Sole
Spinach
Sweet Potato
Swiss Cheese
Swordfish
Tomato
Watercress
Watermelon
Winter Squash
Yoghurt (low fat)

Vitamin A keyword actions include:

Anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant.

Vitamin A is ruled by the zodiac sign Leo, the Sun and the element Fire.

Vitamin A keyword usage includes:

Acne, Alcoholism, Allergy, Angina, Arthritis, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Bone, Bronchitis, Bruise, Burn, Cancer, Cataract, Cold Sore, Common Cold, Cut, Cystitis, Dermatitis, Digestive Tract, Ears, Eczema, Eyes, Fatigue, Gall Stone, Gout, Gums, Hair, Hay Fever, Healing, Heart, Heart Attack, Hives, Immune System, Indigestion, Infection, Infertility, Inflammation, Influenza, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Measles, Memory, Mouth Ulcer, Nails, Prostate Gland, Psoriasis, Respiration, Sinusitis, Skin, Skin Dry, Stress, Teeth, Thrush, Thyroid Gland, Tonsillitis, Ulcer, Wound.

Vitamin A detail usage includes:

Body / Head / Limbs

for loss of transparency of eye lens (cataract) preventing cataracts by using a diet rich in beta carotene by absorbing free radicals which can damage the lens.

for ear infections supporting immune system.

for eye problems improving vision, prevents night blindness and prevents age related macular degeneration.

for promoting growth of gums.

for open sore in the mouth (mouth ulcer) and for small ulcers (aphthae) helping the body to fight infection and strengthen mucous membranes.

for promoting growth of teeth.

Circulatory System

for constricting or strangling pain (angina) preventing cholesterol from forming fatty deposits in the arteries due to powerful Anti-oxidant action.

for build-up of fat deposits on lining of the artery wall (atherosclerosis) preventing cholesterol from forming fatty deposits in the arteries due to powerful Anti-oxidant action.

for protecting against free radicals that can cause heart disease.

for heart muscle damage through lack of oxygen (heart attack) reducing the risk of heart attack by using a diet rich in beta carotene.

for alcohol problems such as drinking too much as it is a powerful Anti-oxidant.

Digestive System

for benefiting lining of the digestive tract.

for nodules collecting in the gall bladder (gall stone) combating cholesterol which forms fatty deposits.

for gastric distress due to eating too much or too quickly (indigestion) helping maintain the health of the stomach wall.

for recurrent abdominal pain and irregular bowel movement (irritable bowel syndrome) needed to keep the walls of the intestines healthy.

Glandular System

for helping proper thyroid gland function.

Immune System

for hypersensitive or over-reaction of the immune system (allergy) supporting immune system thereby reducing allergenic potential.

for abnormal division of cells which invade surrounding tissue (cancer) protecting against free radicals that can cause cancer and preventing complications from cancer treatment.

for infection of the upper respiratory tract (common cold) improving health of the mucous membranes.

for seasonal form of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) supporting immune system reducing allergic reaction.

for protecting the body from harmful micro-organisms (immune system) boosting and strengthens the system by increasing the number of infection fighting cells.

for invasion of the body by harmful organisms (infection) fending off infection and illness especially viral infection.

for viral infection of the respiratory tract (influenza) improving health of the mucous membranes.

for infectious disease with characteristic rash and fever (measles) helping children recover faster and with fewer complications.

Muscle / Skeletal System

for inflammation of the joints with pain, swelling and stiffness (arthritis) damping down inflammation.

for bone problems promoting growth of strong bones.

for build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints (gout) damping down inflammation.

for heat, pain, redness and swelling (inflammation) damping down inflammation.

Nervous System

for mental or physical tiredness following intense activity (fatigue) strengthening the immune system.

for interference with physical well-being or mental health (stress) helping mop up toxins that deplete energy levels.

Reproductive System

for women unable to conceive or men unable to induce conception (infertility) essential for healthy reproductive system.

for fungal infection in the gut, mouth, or vagina (thrush) needed to keep the walls of the intestines healthy.

Respiratory System

for recurrent attacks of breathlessness with wheezing (asthma) boosting the immune system.

for inflammation of the bronchi with cough (bronchitis) protecting lung tissue.

for respiratory problems helping children with respiratory infections.

for inflammation of membrane lining facial sinuses (sinusitis) protecting the mucous membranes.

for infection of the tonsils (tonsillitis) protecting the mucous membranes.

The Skin

for chronic skin disorder especially during adolescence (acne) vital for a healthy skin and boosting the immune system to fight infection.

for discoloured area under the skin (bruise) important for promoting healing.

for tissue damage caused by external agent (burn) important for promoting healing.

for small blisters usually around the mouth (cold sore) has an Anti-oxidant action.

for break or incision in the skin (cut) important for promoting healing.

for inflammation of the skin (dermatitis) reducing scaling.

for inflammation of the skin (eczema) reducing scaling.

for promoting growth of hair.

for allergic skin reaction causing blisters and wheals (hives) supporting immune system thereby reducing allergic potential.

for nail problems essential for nail growth.

for thickened patches of inflamed skin (psoriasis) reducing scaling.

for preventing and treating skin disorder and ageing skin.

for dry skin conditions controlling the amount of keratin in the skin keeping it soft.

for open sore on the skin or mucous membrane (ulcer) promoting healing.

for damage to skin or tissue (wound) promoting healing.

Urinary System

for inflammation of the urinary bladder with painful urination (cystitis) counteracting infection.

for prostate problems has an Anti-oxidant action.

Others

for the body to heal itself (healing process) improving ability to heal.

for memory problems combating toxins that damage brain cells.

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