The Vitamin A Story

AKA: Beta-carotene, retinol

Recommended Daily Intake: 900/700mcg

Healing & Health Benefits: 

Vitamin A is involved in regulating the growth and specialization of virtually ALL cells in the human body!

And more specifically, it is required for vision health, skin health (acne, psoriasis), immunity, adrenal & thyroid hormone support, growth & development, reproduction, and nerve health.

​As you can see, this is a VERY important Vitamin : )

Where can you get this vitamin? 1 cup of cooked butternut squash contains approximately 1,140mcg. Thats well over the daily intake recommendations. So if you eat your greens and some of the other foods listed below on a daily basis, you won't have a problem getting enough Vitamin A into your body for all of your trillions of cells to absorb.

Top Food sources: 

Sweet potato(baked), pumpkin, butternut squash, carrot(raw), cantaloupe, red pepper, spinach(cooked), kale(cooked), collard greens(cooked), mango, broccoli(cooked), dried apricots, black eyed peas, egg