Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Some people resort to medication immediately if they feel any health symptoms.. But what many do not know is that vitamin A is the body’s first line of defense, and helps make antibodies that fight disease.
The Egyptian Ministry of Health, through its official account on the “Instagram” platform, published a list of its most important food sources.
What is it?
- Oily fish such as tuna
- yolk
- Liver (chicken/beef)
- carrots
- potatoes
- Pumpkin
The Saudi Ministry of Health stated, on its official website, that vitamin A is important as follows:
- Helping the immune system work better to defend the body against disease and infection
- Helping to see in dim light
- Maintaining healthy skin and the lining of some parts of the body, such as the nose
- Helping to grow bones and teeth
- Cancer prevention as it acts as an antioxidant
The daily body requirement for adults (19-64 years):
- 900 mcg per day for men
- 700 mcg per day for women
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The Saudi Ministry of Health stated that excessive intake of vitamin A over many years may affect bone structure, making it more susceptible to fracture.
Symptoms of poisoning when taking a dose of 10 times the daily need for the body:
- Anorexia
- headache and vomiting
- changes in the skin
- bone pain
- Physical abnormalities of fetuses
- sensitivity to light
2023-06-06 08:56:13
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