Vitamin A

Do you know that Vitamin A, is a fat soluble vitamin. Vitamin A helps in maintaining good vision, healthy skin, hair, teeth and bones. But we should to know "What are the Side Effects and How Much Should I Take?"

Fat soluable vitamins are accumulated in the body and can consequently cause side effects. An overdose of vitamin A can lead to hair loss, headaches, yellow pigmentation, blurred vision and liver damage. Consuming doses more than 25,000 IU, which is five times the RDA, can cause all these problems which is considered an overdose.

So the next step is " What Happens If I am Deficient in Vitamin A? " The first signs of a vitamin A deficiency could be a weakened immune system, broken nails, dry skin and hair. Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness and the loss of moisture in the eye. It disturbs the proper functioning of the immune system thereby increasing mortality. It causes diseases that affect the digestive and respiratory system. The best course of action is to talk to your doctor or health professional who can advise you on supplementation.