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It’s not just a myth; carrots really do help you see in the dark. At least, the beta-carotene in carrots that converts to vitamin A helps you see in the dark. Vitamin A also plays many other important roles in your body.
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Vitamin A is a family of fat-soluble vitamins. Retinol is one of the most usable forms of vitamin A and is found in animal foods such as liver and eggs and in some fortified food products.
Beta-Carotene is the most abundant form of provitamin A and converts to vitamin A as required by the body. 1mg of B-carotene is equivalent to 166 mcg retinol. (A provitamin is a substance that turns into a vitamin via a natural reaction in the body).
| Food source | Vitamin A |
|---|---|
|
Liver, fried, 1 slice, 1.5 oz Cod liver oil, 1 Tbsp Butter/Margarine, 1 Tbsp, 0.7 oz Cheese, cheddar, 1 oz Egg, 1 large Milk, whole, 1 cup, 8 fl. oz |
14000 mcg 3600 mcg 240 mcg 120 mcg 100 mcg 80 mcg |
750 mcg (micrograms)
or 750 RE (Retinol Equivalents)
or 2500 IU (International Units)
or 4.5 mg Beta-carotene
Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthySigns that you are not getting enough vitamin A include: trouble seeing at night; dry eyes; rough skin; and impaired bone growth. Deficiency also makes linings of digestive and respiratory tracts more vulnerable to infection.
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