VITAMIN A (Retinol)

     A vitamin is an organic compound required by an organism(example human) as a vital nutrient in limited amounts. An organic chemical compound is called a vitamin when it cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities by an organism and must be obtained from a diet.Vitamin A also known as retinol, has the following functions;
-Helps maintain good
vision
- Assists in immune reactions (Aids resistance to infections)
- Supports growth and repair of body tissues
- Also maintains integrity of white and red blood cells
- Helps maintain the stability of cell membranes

Vitamin A can be found in various home meals and food such as; meat, eggs, oily fish, liver, milk, cheese, kidney, carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots, cantaloupe melon, broccoli, spinach, pumpkin and all other green and orange fruits and vegetables.

Deficiency of this vitamin in the body of any individual can result in the following defects;
- Poor night vision
- Eye problems and
- Weakened immune system among others.

To build your vision(eye sight) and immune system, try to cultivate the lifestyle of eating meals that has this very important type of vitamin.

Have a healthy life and an awesome week!!!