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Vitamin A and Vegetarians (2nd Edition)

Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi   |   Dec 22, 2010

Vitamin A, also known as retinol and beta-carotene, is an antioxidant that has four major functions in the body: helps normal cellular reproduction; it maintains healthy cells in structures of the eye; it is required for normal growth and development of the fetus; and it may be required for normal reproductive function. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient, meaning we must get it from our diet or supplements, our bodies do not naturally produce it.

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Vitamin A and Vegetarians

Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi   |   Jan 14, 2010

Vitamin A plays an important role in vision, bone growth, reproduction and cell division. It also helps regulate the immune system, and promotes healthy surface linings of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, respiratory, urinary, and intestinal tracts. A healthy lining helps keep bacteria and viruses from entering our bodies and causing infection. 

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