VITAMIN A

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Deficiency Statistics:

      About 50% of Americans are deficient.

 

Why you need it:

      Vitamin A is essential for bone growth and development in children, for vision, healthy skin, mucous membranes, reproduction, and the integrity of the immune system.

 

Symptoms of Vitamin A Deficiency:

      Acne, dry hair, fatigue, growth impairment, insomnia, thickening and roughness of skin, immune system impairment, worsening vision, weight loss

 

What you need to EAT!
     Egg yolks, fish-liver oils, liver, dairy products, green leafy vegetables, pineapples, prunes, cantaloupes, oranges and limes. The best sources are cod-liver oil and butter.