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Vitamin A is the collective name for the group of Fat Soluble Vitamins with Vitamin A activity. It is also known as Axerophthol, Biosterol or Retinoids (the generic term for all substances with Vitamin A activity).
Health Benefits:
- may assist in the treatment of Anemia
- may help to prevent abnormal blood clotting
- may accelerate recovery from stroke
- may improve the stability of cell membranes
- may enhance gap junction communication between cells
- lack of appetite and diarrhea may occur as a result of a Vitamin A deficiency
- may alleviate heartburn
- may reduce intestinal permeability
- may be useful treatment for peptic ulcers
- may facilitate healing of gastric ulcers
- Vitamin A may be required for optimal function of the Acoustic Nerve and Inner Ear
- low Vitamin A levels may be associated with deafness
- may alleviate some cases of Tinnitus
- may increase resistance to urinary Tract Infections
- may assist in optimal eye functioning, as blurring, double-vision, dry eyes and eye inflammation may occur as a result of Vitamin A deficiency
- functions as an Anti-Oxidant
- useful in the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- may counteract Insulin Resistance
- may improve the function of the Liver
- may facilitate weight loss
- may be required for optimal functioning of the Thyroid
- may alleviate backaches
- involved in the formation of bones
- may be a useful adjunct for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- may improve many symptoms associated with Autism
- may enhance learning ability and memory
- may facilitate the growth and repair of Neurons
- may increase resistance to the Common Cold
- may strengthen the Mucous Membranes of the Lungs
- may help prevent Pneumonia
- may alleviate symptoms of PMS
- may alleviate rashes, dry skin and eczema
- may help prevent Bronchitis
- may help prevent Emphysema
- may help prevent Respiratory Tract Infections
- may alleviate male Infertility
- may alleviate boils
- may alleviate Dermatitis
- may prevent and treat skin ulcers
- may inhibit the ability of UV-B to cause sunburn
- may eliminate warts
- may accelerate the healing of wounds
- may help diminish the appearance of wrinkles
Vitamin A is available as a health or vitamin supplement, or as an ingredient in many multi vitamins and nutrition supplements.
Vitamin A is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Anti-Ageing and the Ultima 1 Nutritional Weight Loss Shake.
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