Question 1

and what foods have high vitamin a?

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Usually...: Citrus foods, milk products (which are supplemented), and bright vegetables. Eggs, meat, and fisf are good "meat" sources. All are important for a\ healthy diet.

Question 2

what are the pros of taking vitamin a and e?

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There are many studi: At one time vitamin e was felt to be a useful vitamin due to its antioxident effects. But recent studies have not shown it to be of any value...So it can be safely left out. Vitamin c has somewhat more favorable reports of its benefits in wound healing, gum health and as a preventive medicine against common colds but not everyone is convinced about its benefits, .So it is also somewhat debated item.

Question 3

what happens if i consume too much vitamin a?

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Can be toxic: Fat soluble vitamins can be toxic when overdosed.  That includes a, e, d, and k.  Vit a overdose can cause problems with skin, hair, bones, liver function, and blood pressure in the brain.  Hair can fall out, headaches can occur, and if pregnant, vit a toxicity can case birth defects in the infant.  Be very carefully with all fat soluble vitamins.  If you have concerns about your levels, see a dr.

Question 4

what are the signs of overdosing on vitamin a?

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Dry skin/cracked lip: Signs (which can be observed) include dry rough skin, cracked lips & sparse coarse hair. Symptoms include poor appetite, bone & joint pain, fatigue, weakness, headache, nausea, blurred vision & absence of menstrual periods. This generally comes from taking 50, 000 units a day for months at a time and is reversible upon stopping. There are no problems from excess beta carotene except yellow skin.

Question 5

i was wondering what are the benefits of vitamin a?

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Skin better: Vitamin A and antioxidants protects the skin from sun damage. Deficiencies of vitamin A cause dryness to the skin, hair and nails. Vitamin A prevents premature wrinkling, acne, dry skin, pigmentation, blemishes, and uneven skin tone

Question 6

vitamin a overdosetreatments?

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Supportive care: Symptoms of vitamin a toxicity include: fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus), vomiting, liver damage, tiredness, abdominal pain, bone/muscle pain, bad headaches, etc... Over time, skin may become rough and dry, with hair loss and brittle nails. Supportive treatment includes: hydration if vomiting, diarrhea, or hypercalcemia occurs; close monitoring; IV fluids; stopping vitamin a supplements; etc..

Question 7

a good source of vitamin a?

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See list below : Vitamin a: liver, vitamin a fortified milk and dairy products, butter, whole milk, cheese, egg yolk. 
Provitamin a: carrots, leafy green vegetables, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, apricots, cantaloupe.

Question 8

is 10,000iu of vitamin a safe?

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No preconception: The Teratology Society of the United States recommends that vitamin A supplements or total intake not exceed 8000 IU/d (2400 RE/d)  There is no known specific dose that will cause birth defects since studies cannot be ethically performed, but doses greater than 10,000 IU were suspicious in the 20 reported cases of birth defects.

Question 9

which foods contain vitamin a?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A: Sources of Vitamin A include:  Cantaloupes, 
Grapefruit, Guava, Mango, Papaya, Passionfruit 
Tomatoes, Watermelon, Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, Whipping Cream, Eggs, Tuna, Goat Milk  or  Cheese ,Sour Cream, Amaranth Leaves, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts,  Butternut Squash, Carrots, Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Kale, Leeks, Peas, Pumpkin, Rapini, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Potato &amp; Swiss

Question 10

how much vitamin a do we need?

Accepted Answer

Adults: Men - 900 micrograms  (3,000 IU) / day. Women  700 micrograms  (2,300 IU) per day.  Amt is higher for women who are pregnant or lactating.

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