By ALB Digestive Physiology VITAMIN A By ALB Digestive Physiology
I. VITAMINS A. History B. What are vitamins? C. Classifications 1. Water soluble 2. Fat soluble
II. VITAMIN A A. History B. Forms C. Metabolism 1. Digestion and Absorption 2. Storage 3. Release
D. Sources 1.orange, yellow and deep green vegetables 2.good quality hay and pasture
E. Functions 1. Vision 2. Growth, Repair, and Cell Differentiation 3. Health of Epithelial Cells 4. Pregnancy and Fetal Development 5.Protection Against Infection
6. Cancer Prevention 7. Other F. Uses 1. Eye Care 2. Skin Disorders 3. Psoriasis 4. HIV
G. Deficiencies (Causes and Signs) 1. Examples 2. Causes 3. Signs -eyes -skin -growth
-immune system -thyroid -cancer H. Interrelations with other Nutrients 1. Vitamin E 2. Calcium, Iron, and Zinc 3.Drugs
I. CATIONS 1. Supplements 2. Toxic Effects J. Supplements 1. Sources 2. Use of
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