Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which controls several important bodily functions. Although vitamin A is well-known for its importance in maintaining good vision, it has numerous other benefits too. Vitamin A is important for the normal function of skin and mucous membranes in the mouth, nose, intestines, and reproductive organs. Vitamin A also helps maintain a strong immune system and works synergistically with iron in the synthesis of red blood cells.
Health Benefits According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Vitamin A contributes to:
- Normal iron metabolism
- The maintenance of normal mucous membranes
- The maintenance of normal skin
- The maintenance of normal vision
- The normal function of the immune system
and vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation.