Vitamin A

Vitamin A is essential for the functions of all the organs within the body and is particularly important for growth and development. Vitamin A primarily helps with the maintenance of our vision, the growth and repair of cells, cell differentiation, maintaining the health of epithelial cells and protection against infection. Having sufficient amounts of vitamin A can help improve our immune systems, help to prevent infection; cancer and cardiovascular disease, and can be used to help treat symptoms of the common cold or the flu and osteoarthritis. Liver, raw carrots, squash, kale, mangoes and cantaloupe are all good sources of this vitamin.