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Vitamin A    See images

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Alternative names:

Vitamin A deficiency; Deficiency - vitamin A

Definition:

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin.

Functions

Vitamin A helps in the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. It is also known as retinol because it generates the pigments in the retina.

Vitamin A promotes good vision, especially in dim light. It may also be required for reproduction and lactation. Beta carotene, which has antioxidant properties, is a precursor to vitamin A.

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