Common Name           

Vitamin A      Antixeropthalmic

Chemical Name: Axerophthol or Retinol

Recommended Daily Allowance: (FDA) 1500 I.U. for infants

                                                              5000 I.U. for adults

                                                              8000 I.U. for pregnant and lactating women

Physiological Effects: Maintains integrity of the epithelial cells. Maintains health of the eyes. Aids in bone and tooth formation. Aids in night vision.  Aids growth and repair of body tissues.  Involved in RNA synthesis.  Involved in reproduction and lactation, resistance to infections.

Deficiency Disorders: Predisposition to infections, poor night vision, zerophthalmia, rough, dry, scaly skin, acne, reproductive difficulties ended aberration, corneal ulcers, dry and brittle hair, blindness, sinusitis, allergies, anorexia, lethargy, impaired dentition.  Kidney stones and gastritis.

Natural Sources: Fish liver oils, butter, liver, carrots, milk, cheese, eggs, apricots, spinach, pumpkin, oat flakes, raisin bran, cantaloupe, sweet potatoes, broccoli, green and yellow vegetables.

Synergistic Substances: Fats, minerals, and other fat-soluble vitamins, protein, choline, zinc, calcium, and phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and B complex, bile salts, and lecithin.

Antagonistic Substances: Mineral oil, strong lights, pollutants, lack of Vitamin D, oxidation, steroid drugs (cortisone), PCB, sodium benzoate, nitrites, DDT, Dieldrin, aflatoxin, alcohol, coffee, excessive iron, and ultra violet light.

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American Board of Functional Medicine, Diplomate Functional Medicine / Nutrition
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Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association, Member
American Association of Integrative Medicine, Member
American Academy of Functional Medicine, Chairman of the Board of Directors
American Board of Functional Medicine, Chairman of the Board of Directors