Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which controls several important functions in the body. While well-known for its importance in maintaining good vision, vitamin A also has numerous other benefits: it contributes to the normal function of skin and mucous membranes in the mouth, nose, intestines and reproductive organs, supports the immune system and works synergistically with iron in the synthesis of red blood cells.
Health Benefits of Vitamin A
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), vitamin A contributes to:
- The maintenance of normal vision
- Normal iron metabolism
- Normal immune system functioning
- The maintenance of normal skin
- The maintenance of normal mucous membranes
- Cell specialisation