Why Is Vitamin A So Good For You?
February 17, 2011 in Health Information
Ever wonder why it’s so hard for you to see at night? It could mean you have a slight vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A is important for bone growth, reproduction, immune system health and healthy vision. Read on to see why vitamin A is important and how you can incorporate it into your diet.
You can get more vitamin A by eating or drinking the juice of fruits and vegetables with intense vibrant colors. These colors mean that there is more beta-carotene or carotenoids in them. You body then turns it into vitamin A. Some of the fruits and vegetables are carrots, spinach, kale, butternut squash, cantaloupe, mangoes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, pink grapefruit, apricots, and broccoli.
Without enough vitamin A, people can have vision problems and become prone to infectious diseases. So make sure you are getting enough vitamin A. Here is the recommended daily intake of vitamin A.
- 0-6 months: 400 micrograms(mcg)/day
- 7-12 months: 500 mcg/day
- 1-3 yrs old: 300 mcg/day
- 4-8 yrs old: 400 mcg/day
- 9-13 yrs old: 600 mcg/day
- Males 14+ yrs old: 900 mcg/day
- Females 14+ yrs old: 700 mcg/day
If you have any questions about your vitamin A intake, consult your doctor. Use your Power Juicer to help you get all the nutrients you need every day!
