Vitamin A Benefits

Vitamin A can be described as a fat-soluble vitamin. It can be found in a number of forms that can be broadly classified into retinol and other retinoids. Retinol is an active type of vitamin A, which can be found in animal food sources. It has a yellow color, is fat-soluble and holds importance in relation to vision and bone growth. Other retinoids comprise of a class of chemical compounds that are chemically related to vitamin A and are used in medicine. Let us gather some more information about Vitamin A, mainly its benefits, sources and functions as well as the problems that result from its deficiency in the body.

 

There are a large number of benefits that result from the consumption of Vitamin A, in the required amount. 

 

Age Group	Male	Female
0-6 months	400 mcg (1,333 IU)	400 mcg (1,333 IU)
7-12 months	500 mcg (1,667 IU)	500 mcg (1,667 IU)
1-3 years	300 mcg (1,000 IU)	300 mcg (1,000 IU)
4-8 years	400 mcg (1,333 IU)	400 mcg (1,333 IU)
9-13 years	600 mcg (2,000 IU)	600 mcg (2,000 IU)
14 years and above	900 mcg (3,000 IU)	700 mcg (2,333 IU)

 

The following food items have been found to be rich in Vitamin A: 

Vitamin A performs the following functions in the body of an individual: 

Deficiency of Vitamin A can result in the following ailments: