Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin A helps in vision, bone growth, reproduction, growth of epithelium (cells that line the internal and external surfaces of the body), and fighting infections. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils). Vitamin A is found in liver, egg yolks, and whole milk dairy products from animals and in fish oils. It can also be made in the body from a substance found in some fruits and vegetables, such as cantaloupes, carrots, spinach, and sweet potatoes. Vitamin A is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer. Also called retinol.
What is Vitamin A?

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is required for a number of bodily functions. This vitamin is needed to maintain good vision and a healthy immune system, as well as being essential for growth and development.

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Vitamin A-rich diet may reduce risk of developing asparaginase-associated pancreatitis in ALL patients

Vitamin A-rich diet may reduce risk of developing asparaginase-associated pancreatitis in ALL patients

New candidate molecule could become an effective non-hormonal male contraceptive

New candidate molecule could become an effective non-hormonal male contraceptive

Study investigates the link between lifestyle factors and risk of HPV infection

Study investigates the link between lifestyle factors and risk of HPV infection

Recapitulating early stages of the human body plan in a dish

Recapitulating early stages of the human body plan in a dish

Novel gene editing therapy reduces circulating TTR protein levels in patients with ATTR amyloid cardiomyopathy

Novel gene editing therapy reduces circulating TTR protein levels in patients with ATTR amyloid cardiomyopathy

Discovery provides better understanding of retinal protein's structure and function

Discovery provides better understanding of retinal protein's structure and function

What is the function of micronutrients in COVID-19 recovery?

What is the function of micronutrients in COVID-19 recovery?

Review highlights the role of retinol-binding protein-4 in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Review highlights the role of retinol-binding protein-4 in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Boosting vitamin D levels not associated with protection against respiratory tract infections or covid-19

Boosting vitamin D levels not associated with protection against respiratory tract infections or covid-19

The  role  of  some  important  antioxidants  in  major  clinical  outcomes  of  subjects  with  COVID-19

The role of some important antioxidants in major clinical outcomes of subjects with COVID-19

Researchers explore ocular lesions in monkeypox virus infections

Researchers explore ocular lesions in monkeypox virus infections

Vitamin A supplementation is missed by two in five children in India, analysis finds

Vitamin A supplementation is missed by two in five children in India, analysis finds

New studies examine the causes and effects of COVID-19-related food insecurity

New studies examine the causes and effects of COVID-19-related food insecurity

Effects of diet on COVID-19 outcomes

Effects of diet on COVID-19 outcomes

Eradicating Polio; What's it going to take?

Eradicating Polio; What's it going to take?

Non-hormonal male contraceptive effectively prevents pregnancy in mice

Non-hormonal male contraceptive effectively prevents pregnancy in mice

TTUHSC secures $1.87 million grant to investigate the impact of vitamin A depletion on Alzheimer’s disease

TTUHSC secures $1.87 million grant to investigate the impact of vitamin A depletion on Alzheimer’s disease

Study finds a causal link between deforestation and reduction in people's dietary quality

Study finds a causal link between deforestation and reduction in people's dietary quality

Study evaluates efficacy of isotretinoin in improving COVID-19 outcomes

Study evaluates efficacy of isotretinoin in improving COVID-19 outcomes

Manipulating carotenoids can improve plant growth, stress tolerance and increase yield

Manipulating carotenoids can improve plant growth, stress tolerance and increase yield