Exploring the Benefits of Vitamin A in Your Diet

Vitamin A is one of many vitamins that are essential to good health. While Vitamin A is found naturally in foods, especially in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, many people do not obtain enough Vitamin A though diet only. As such, taking a multi-vitamin such as the Multi Essentials multi-vitamin available through Prolean Wellness can help. 

Vitamin A and Cancer

Vitamin A plays a role in regulating cell growth and differentiation. Therefore, it is believed that Vitamin A consumption may reduce the risk of cancer. While more research is needed in order to determine the exact effects that Vitamin A may or may not have on specific types of cancers, several studies of current and former smokers as well as of those who have never smoked have found that higher intakes of Vitamin A can help to prevent the risk of lung cancer.

Vitamin A and Age-Related Macular Degeneration

A major cause of vision loss in older people, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is thought to be at least partially caused by the cumulative effect of oxidative stress. Vitamin A offers antioxidant effects that may be able to reduce the risk of AMD. At least one study found that individuals who were at high risk of developing AMD reduced their risk by 25 percent when taking a daily supplement containing Vitamin A and other supplements.

Vitamin A and Measles

While measles are no longer a common concern in the United States, it is important to note that Vitamin A deficiency is a known risk factor for severe measles. Therefore, taking Vitamin A supplements can further help to reduce the risk of contracting this disease.

To enjoy all of the benefits that Vitamin A provides, consider adding Prolean Wellness’s Multi Essentials supplement to your diet. One serving of Prolean Wellness’s Multi Essentials has 3750 IU of Vitamin A, which is 75 percent of the recommended Daily Value of this vitamin. Contact us today to learn more!