An essential nutrient helps in several important functions in body
It is fat soluble vitamin, also known as Retinol
Preformed Vitamin A : Present in milk, eggs, fish, meat (liver)
ProVitamin A: Carotenoids (beta carotene) present in fruits & vegetables converted into vitamin A by your body
It plays vital role in Vision, immunity, reproduction, cell & bone growth/ development, skin health
To improve the absorption of provitamin A , you need to add some oil to your salad
Night blindness Xerophthalmia (Dry eyes) Infection (Throat & chest) Skin irritation ( Breakouts & Acne) Infertility Delayed growth Poor wound healing
Increase immunity system
Protects from cancer
Improve eye health
Good for skin & hair
Protects from bacterial or viral infection
Maintain healthy reproductive organ
1 cup of mango contains 89 mcg RAE, or 10% of the daily value
Two apricots contain 67 mcg RAE, or 7% of the daily value
**RAE- Retinol Activity equivalents
1 cup of cantaloupe contains 270 mcg RAE, or 30% of the daily value
1 cup of watermelon contains 43 mcg RAE, or 5% of the daily value
1 cup of Papaya contains 78 mcg RAE, or 9% of the daily value
Half grapefruit contains 89 mcg RAE, or 10% of the daily value
1 cup contains 1140 mcg RAE, or 127% of the daily value
one cup contains 1920 mcg RAE, or 213% of the daily value
1 cup contains 943 mcg RAE, or 105% of the daily value
one cup contains 1280 mcg RAE, or 142% of the daily value
1 cup contains 120 mcg RAE, or 13% of the daily value
one large red bell pepper contains 257 mcg RAE, or 29% of the daily value
1 cup (230ml) contains 76 mcg RAE, or 8% of the daily value
one oz(28 gram) contains 86 mcg RAE, or 10% of the daily value
3.5 oz (100 grams) contains 7780 mcg RAE, or 864% of the daily value
one large boiled eggs contains 75 mcg RAE, or 8% of the daily value
3.5 oz (100 grams) contains 69 mcg RAE, or 8% of the daily value
3.5 oz (100 grams) contains 757 mcg RAE, or 84% of the daily value
Vitamin A is expressed in micrograms (mcg) of retinol activity equivalents (RAE)
Vitamin A needed in adults aged 19 to 64 is 700mcg a day for men 600mcg a day in women