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Vitamin A is one of the first vitamins to be discovered, as it has been known since 1913. Its other names are retinol and axirophthol. It belongs to the category of fat-soluble vitamins and belongs to carotenoids, a category of pigments found in the plant kingdom.
Its name makes it sound like there is a specific nutrient called “vitamin A”, but that is not true. In essence, it is a broad group of related nutrients. Each of these provides benefits for the organization, which can be quite different and can be provided in various ways.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is also a powerful antioxidant. It plays an important role in maintaining healthy vision, neurological function and healthy skin. Like all antioxidants, it is involved in reducing inflammation by fighting free radicals. Furthermore, antioxidants are responsible for building strong bones, regulating gene regulation, maintaining healthy skin, facilitating cell differentiation, and supporting immune function. Vitamin A is responsible for:
In cases where there is a lack of the vitamin, serious effects have been observed such as in some cases reduced vision in the dark, sensitivity to skin damage and dry skin. In addition, it has been observed that its lack can lead to delayed growth (bones, teeth).
