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Vitamin A Antioxidant

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is an antioxidant to the human body. Its main purpose is that of protecting the cells from the affects of free radicals and enhancing the immune system. It is a preventative substance that reacts against many common diseases including cardiovascular diseases. It is a key component for many other functions including glycogen synthesis, protein metabolism, hormone synthesis and works as a coenzyme for skin, bone, liver, and adrenal glands. It can be found in a number of foods as well as many multi-vitamins. It is suggested that a good multi-vitamin or other nutritional supplements are taken everyday to provide the body with the recommended amount. Many nutritional supplements are available today that contain many minerals and vitamins essential to promote good health. Choose a multivitamin that will work for you body to provide you with great health benefits.

Vitamin A can do a number of things for the human body. It increases the antibody response by stimulating the white blood function which aids in healthy new cell growth. It can protect against colds, flu, and infections such as bladder, lungs, and mucus membrane infections. Like most other antioxidants it portents cells from the invasion of free radicals the affects they have; a cancer preventative process.

Vitamin A has many different uses to the body including prevention of night blindness or other eye related problems. It is a key component to aiding in the induction of light to the retina. Other diseases that vitamin A is a key contributor to preventing include heart disease, stroke, the aging process, and lowering cholesterol levels.

There is no better way to obtain vitamin A than through that of good wholesome foods. Of course, when unable to consume the recommended amount daily through food, it is definitely a good idea to take vitamins or nutritional supplements in either pill or liquid form. Some wholesome foods that vitamin A can be consumed through include, but are not limited to, sweet potatoes, carrots, boiled kale, mangos, raw spinach, turnip greens, papayas, red bell peppers, apricots, cantaloupe, milk, romaine, eggs, raw tomatoes, broccoli, green bell peppers, and oranges. Look for top brands of good multivitamins that include a sufficient amount of vitamin A in them.