Description
Important signs of vitamin A deficiency are Night blindness as well as dry or scaly skin and mucous membranes.
Beta-carotene is the most effective provitamin A and is converted into vitamin A with the help of the enzyme beta-carotene oxygenase 1 (BCO1).
Vitamin A is also known as the “eye vitamin”. Every ray of light that hits the eye consumes some of the visual purple, which needs vitamin A to regenerate. With a small deficiency, night vision suffers; with a larger deficiency, the eyes tire quickly. Very bright light and dim light consume much more vitamin A than normal daylight.
Beta-carotene protects blood vessels from arteriosclerosis. Studies have shown that the conversion of beta-carotene into vitamin A reduces the “bad” LDL cholesterol in the blood and in this way can protect against heart attacks and strokes.
Skin and mucous membranes are also under vitamin A protection.
It controls reactions of the immune system.
It keeps intact and strengthens the defenses: Bacteria and viruses have a harder time entering the body when the mucous membranes – such as those of the throat, intestines and vagina – are in good condition.
Vitamin A regulates cell growth and is at the Cell division and development of the embryo involved. Likewise it drives the Tissue growth – especially that of the bone – ahead.
The fat-soluble vitamin A is found only in animal foods. Good sources are liver and sausages made from it, eggs, milk and dairy products.
Especially with a predominantly vegetarian or vegan diet, provitamin A is essential for an adequate vitamin A supply.
Like vitamin A, beta-carotene is fat-soluble. Daher verbessert Fett die Aufnahme. 2.5 to 5 g of fat per meal is perfectly sufficient for optimal absorption, which corresponds, for example, to a teaspoon of oil in the salad dressing.
Sale size: 60 vegetable capsules (beta-carotene 15 mg per capsule)
Recommended intake: 1 capsule daily with a glass of water with a meal or with a teaspoon of oil.
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