Liquid Vitamin A
T.
J. Clark Liquid Vitamin A:
The first nutritional deficiency disease to be
identified and studied was night blindness. Ancient cultures recognized this and
utilized cooked liver as both a topical and systemic cure for this malady.
Retinol was first identified in 1920 and, being the first vitamin, was named
vitamin A under the alphabetical nomenclature system. Its high concentration in
the liver is due to the fat-soluble nature of this polyene biochemical, although
because of the storage mechanism, excessive doses of vitamin A can be very
toxic. The most critical biochemical to vision is retinal, an aldehyde that can
be synthesized in vivo from retinol by NAD oxidation. Retinal exists in
several isomeric states that are modulated by photon irridation and are very
important in the conversion of light waves into vision, immune defenses,
maintenance of body linings and skin, bone and body growth, normal cell
development and reproduction.
In addition to being crucial for eye health,
Vitamin A is needed by all epithelial tissue; that is the tissue which has an
external surface, and an internal lining; such as nose, eyes, mouth, genitalia,
and so on. The skin and all of the protective linings of these areas serve as
barriers to infection by bacteria and to damage from other sources. Vitamin A
works at the genetic level to promote the process of cell differentiation, which
allows each type of cell to mature so that it is capable of performing a
particular function to help bar infections from taking hold. Another emerging
area of research concerns the roles of Vitamin A in the regulation of the genes
that produce proteins involved in immunity. Without sufficient Vitamin A , these
complex genetic interactions produce an altered response to infection that
weakens the body's defenses against disease. Vitamin A also assist in bone
growth. Normal children's bones grow longer, and the children grow taller, by
remodeling each old bone into a new bigger version. To do so, the body
dismantles the old bone structures and replaces them with new, larger bone
parts. Growth cannot take place just by adding on to the original small bone;
Vitamin A is needed in the crucial dismantling steps. In some children, failure
to grow is one of the first signs of Vitamin A deficiency.
The most common source of vitamin A is liver, but
many plants contain beta-carotene, which is metabolically converted to vitamin
A. Symptoms associated with a deficiency of vitamin A are night blindness,
changes in the eyes, poor bone growth, weak tooth enamel, slow growth, and dry
skin.
Recommended Dietary Allowances: Men = 5000 IU (or
3 mg beta carotene); Women = 4000 IU (or 2.4 mg beta carotene)
IMPORTANCE:
- Necessary for growth & repair of body
tissues
- helps maintain smooth, soft disease-free skin
- helps protect the mucous membranes of the mouth,
nose , throat & lungs, thereby reducing susceptibility to infections
- protects against air pollutants
- counteracts night-blindness & weak eyesight
- aids in bone and teeth formation.
Current medical research shows that foods rich in
Beta Carotene will help reduce the risk of lung cancer &
certain oral cancers.
Unlike Vitamin A from fish liver oil, Beta Carotene is non-toxic.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
- May result in night blindness
- increased susceptibility to infections
- rough, dry, scaly skin
- loss of smell & appetite; frequents fatigue
- lack of tearing
- defective teeth & gums' retarded growth
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (5ml)
Serving Per Container: 47 |
|
Amount
per serving |
% USRDA |
Calories |
4 |
<2 |
Total Carbohydrate |
1 g |
<2 |
Total Fat |
0 g |
0 |
Sodium |
0 g |
0 |
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) |
5000 IU |
100 |
Phytogenic Mineral Catalyst |
100 mcg |
** |
Calcium, Chloride, Cobalt, Chromium, Magnesium,
Boron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus,
Sulfur, Potassium, Iodine and Zinc |
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie
diet
** No daily value established |
Directions: Take 5 ml once daily with food |
* This statements have not been
evaluated by the Food and Drag Administration.
This products are not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
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