Vitamin A...

Vitamin A

Vitamin A, also known as retinol, is a fat-soluble vitamin which helps to maintain good vision, healthy skin and a strong immune system. Vitamin A is needed to make some of the protein ‘blocks’ involved in building and repairing cells, so it plays a key role in normal growth and development. Because it is essential for growth, it is also necessary for the maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and nails, as these cells are constantly being renewed and replaced. Vitamin A is used to form a substance called retinal which is needed for good vision, especially in poor light.

Vitamin A is stored in the liver, so liver as a food is the best source of vitamin A. Vitamin A can also be found in eggs, herrings, and full fat milk