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VITAMIN A
By
ALB
Digestive Physiology
I. VITAMINS
• A. History
• B. What are vitamins?
• C. Classifications
• 1. Water soluble
• 2. Fat soluble
II. VITAMIN A
• A. History
• B. Forms
• C. Metabolism
• 1. Digestion and Absorption
• 2. Storage
• 3. Release
• D. Sources• 1.orange, yellow• and deep green• vegetables • 2.good quality hay• and pasture
• E. Functions
• 1. Vision
• 2. Growth, Repair, and Cell Differentiation
• 3. Health of Epithelial Cells
• 4. Pregnancy and Fetal Development
• 5.Protection Against Infection
• 6. Cancer Prevention
• 7. Other
• F. Uses
• 1. Eye Care
• 2. Skin Disorders
• 3. Psoriasis
• 4. HIV
• G. Deficiencies (Causes and Signs)
• 1. Examples• 2. Causes• 3. Signs• -eyes• -skin• -growth
• -immune system
• -thyroid
• -cancer
• H. Interrelations with other Nutrients
• 1. Vitamin E
• 2. Calcium, Iron, and Zinc
• 3.Drugs
• I. CATIONS
• 1. Supplements
• 2. Toxic Effects
• J. Supplements
• 1. Sources
• 2. Use of
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