Gimma an A Vitamin A
Essential Nutrient Vitamin A...not just Beta-carotene
The Alpha Swoletauri System prioritizes multivitamins as part of the Lion Diet. As I’ve mentioned before even when eating a healthy diet, we can be micronutrient deficient. My personal experience led me to having high blood pressure and 3 blood clots in my leg. As I investigated root causes for my conditions, I found that many nutritional deficiencies could effect the circulatory system. These nutrient deficiencies cause a ripple effect in the body and are very hard to pinpoint. I thought I would investigate what each vitamin does and what could be some of the issues of being deficient. If you are like me, you’re understanding of the vitamins is very basic. I learned in Health class that Carrots are high in Vitamin A and Vitamin A is good for our eyes. As you’ll see, there’s much more to it than that.
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient. This means that our body does not make enough of it on its own. We must consume Vitamin A. That is where things get complicated. Not all Vitamin A is created equal!
Preform Vitamin A vs Provitamin A
Vitamin A exists in 2 forms. Preform Vitamin A and Provitamin A Carotenoids. Preform Vitamin A can be used by the body in its current state. Preform Vitamin A is found in Dairy, Eggs, Fish and Organ Meat. Provitamin A Carotenoids must be converted by the body into a usable form. Provitamin A is found in Plants and some Animal Products. Unfortunately, 45% of the population cannot convert Provitamin A Carotenoids to the usable form.
What Vitamin A Actually Does
The answer is more than just help you see. Here is an excerpt from the National Health Institute:
“Vitamin A is the name of a group of fat-soluble retinoids, primarily retinol and retinyl esters [1,2]. Vitamin A is involved in immune function, cellular communication, growth and development, and male and female reproduction [1-3]. Vitamin A supports cell growth and differentiation, playing a critical role in the normal formation and maintenance of the heart, lungs, eyes, and other organs [1,2]. Vitamin A is also critical for vision as an essential component of rhodopsin, the light-sensitive protein in the retina that responds to light entering the eye, and because it supports the normal differentiation and functioning of the conjunctival membranes and cornea”
Vitamin A Roles in the Human Body
- Vision: Essential for maintaining good vision. It helps the retina absorb light.
- Immune System: It helps maintain the skin and mucous membranes. Both are barriers to infection.
- Cell Growth: Involved in cell growth, development and differentiation. Especially in the skin and lining of the Respiratory and Digestive Tracts.
- Reproductive and Fetal Development: Important for Men and Women. It is crucial proper development of eyes, nervous system and organs in Fetus.
- Gene Expression: Regulates the expression of various Genes involved in Cell Growth, Differentiation and Immune Function.
- Antioxidant: Some forms of Vitamin A act as antioxidants.
- Bone Health: Promotes Bone Growth
- Skin Health: Maintains healthy skin. Promotes the production of new skin cells and regulates oil production.
- Mucous Membranes: Maintains the health of mucous membranes that line organs and cavities throughout the respiratory, gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts.
- Thyroid: Needed for proper synthesis and regulation of thyroid hormones.
- Brain: Development and Maintenance of the Central Nervous system
- Red Blood Cell Production: It plays a role in red blood cell Production.
Vitamin A Plays a Major Role in the Immune System
Signs of Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency is the number 1 cause of preventable blindness and blindness in children. A Vitamin A Deficiency increases the risk of Ulcerative Colitis, Multiple Sclerosis, Psoriasis, Lupus. Early symptoms include:
- Night Blindness
- Dryness of Eyes
- Irregular Patches on the Whites of Eyes
- Dry Hair
- Dry Skin
- Acne
- Increase in Infections
Signs of Vitamin A Toxicity (Too Much)
It is possible to have too much Vitamin A. Vitamin A is fat-soluble and is stored in the liver. The symptoms include blurry vision, bone pain, nausea, dry skin, sensitivity to bright light.
Best Food Sources for Vitamin A:
- #1 Beef Liver (YUM!)
- Cod Liver Oil
- Mackerel
- Salmon
- Shrimp
- Butter
- Egg Yolks
- Cheese
Summation
As you can see. Vitamin A plays a major role in vision-as we thought. But, it is also very important to many other functions of the body from head to toe. Vitamin A is important for our Hair, Skin, Eyes, Lungs, Bones, Heart, Liver, Colon, Immune System, Cell Growth, Cell Differentiation. While most of us probably eat enough veggies to get what appears to be enough Vitamin A. We may lack the ability to convert it to the usable form. Do you eat enough Salmon, Mackerel, Cheese, Eggs, Cod Liver Oil to get your Vitamin A? Maybe.
Recommendation
This is why I recommend a multivitamin as the backbone to the Alpha Swoletauri way. With proper Micronutrition, we can focus on other aspects of our health. If you aren’t taking a multivitamin, you have no idea what could already be in the process of happening…stroke, heart attack, blindness.
Jer Scare
My real life example…I was lacking Folate. It led to blood clots. It could have led to Stroke, Heart Attack, Heart disease. My doctor could have said no more exercise, ice baths, sauna, your heart can’t take it. Then, 1 micronutrient deficiency could have caused a ripple effect through my body and life. Not only could my heart have been effected, but I then I also couldn’t experience the benefits of exercise, ice baths and sauna.
Conclusion
This is why I say take the multivitamin and eliminate that variable. If you’ve noticed, signs of micronutrient deficiencies are minor. Dry skin, Dry Hair, Night Vision, Acne, Swollen Leg (My real life example). Results from extended deficiencies are major. Blindness, Heart Disease, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke. Most of us don’t run to the doctor for something minor. Something minor probably doesn’t warrant a full blood analysis. So, we figure it out when something major happens, The Stroke. Let’s be smart and beat it to the punch!!
Bonus: Great Video to Help with Diet Choices
Fat-Soluble Vitamins:
“Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds formed when our bodies convert the food we eat into energy. People are also exposed to free radicals in the environment from cigarette smoke, air pollution, and ultraviolet light from the sun.
The body also needs vitamin E to boost its immune system so that it can fight off invading bacteria and viruses. It helps to widen blood vessels and keep blood from clotting within them. In addition, cells use vitamin E to interact with each other and to carry out many important functions.“
Vitamin D Roles in the Human Body:
- Bone Health: Enhances the absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus from the gut.
- Bone Growth: Unstable molecules that can damage cell membranes, proteins, DNA. They potentially lead to chronic diseases like Cancer.
- Immune System: Regulates the immune system.
- Cell Differentiation: Promotes cell differentiation and inhibits Cell Proliferation. This is a cancer prevention role.
- Insulin Regulation: Plays a role in insulin production and glucose metabolism.
Vitamin K Roles in the Human Body:
- Blood Clotting: Essential for synthesizing proteins required for blood coagulation and activates clotting factors to prevent excessive bleeding.
- Bone Health: Regulated the binding of Calcium in Bones and activates a protein critical for bone formation and mineralization.
- Cardiovascular Health: Regulates the calcium levels in blood vessels
- Cell Metabolism: Helps cell’s Mitochondria make ATP for energy.
Water Soluble Vitamins:
Vitamin B
Vitamin B Roles in the Human Body:
- B1: Helps convert Carbohydrates to energy, supports nerve function, and plays a role in muscle contraction.
- B2: Aids in energy production, supports cellular function, growth and development and helps maintain healthy skin and eyes.
- B3: Supports the metabolism by helping to convert nutrients to energy. Essential for DNA repair and the production of stress and sex hormones.
- B5: Crucial for the synthesis of coenzyme A, which is important for fatty acid metabolism and the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters.
- B6: Involved in Amino Acid metabolism, red blood cell production and the creation of neurotransmitters…….
Vitamin C
Vitamin C Roles in the Human Body:
- Antioxidant: Powerful Antioxidant that helps protect Cells from damage by free radicals. This reduces the risk of diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
- Collagen Synthesis: Essential for the biosynthesis of collagen. Collagen is a protein involved in clotting and maintaining the structure of skin, blood vessels, bones and connective tissue.
- Immune Function: boosts the immune system by stimulating the production and function of white blood cells. It enhances the skin’s defense system and helps wounds heal faster.
- Absorption of Iron: It improves the absorption of iron.
- Cardiovascular Health: Associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Eye Health: Reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
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