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![]() Sources of Vitamin A
Think green leafy, yellow and orange vegetables for the healthy way to get this vitamin. Carrots are well known for abundant levels of beta-carotene but this nutrient can also be found in leafy green vegetables, bell peppers, spinach, squash, broccoli, and sweet potatoes. Beta-carotene is part of the carotenoid family. Fruits that contain higher levels of vitamin A include cantaloupe, apricots, and mangos. Carrots are loaded with vitamin A and juicing is an excellent way to quickly get the nutrients to the cellular level in our bodies. The standard American diet would include eating “organ meats” as a source of vitamin A, but cholesterol can be a problem along with digestion issues. The major source of vitamin A for those on the SAD diet (standard American diet) would be from dairy products. Go to a Healthy Diet for more information! Vitamin A warnings
10,000 units, 1 or 2 daily. This dosage should normally not be exceeded. Vitami A is one of the few nutrients which, in excessive amounts, can cause toxicity. Because it is fat soluble, it stays in the body's fat tissues rather than washing out readily. Prolonged over-dosage (more than 100,000 units daily for adults) can lead to hair loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin problems, fatigue, headaches and liver enlargement. However, it must be noted that vitamin A is one of the most frequently missing nutrients in processed foods, and supplementation in order to correct long-standing deficiencies is frequently required. |
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Additional Sources:
[1] National Institute of Health, office of dietary supplements
Michael Donaldson, Hallelujah Acres
JAMA. 2002;287(1):47-54.doi;10.1001/jama.287.1.47
[2] Food & Behavior Barbara Reed Stitt
[1] National Institute of Health, office of dietary supplements
Michael Donaldson, Hallelujah Acres
JAMA. 2002;287(1):47-54.doi;10.1001/jama.287.1.47
[2] Food & Behavior Barbara Reed Stitt