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Essential Vitamins: Functions & Sources by Claire Vicente is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Vitamin A functions include growth and repair of tissues, maintaining healthy eyes and epithelial tissue, fighting bacteria and infections, and aiding in bone and teeth formation. Deficiencies can cause night blindness, xeropthalmia, poor growth, skin issues, increased infections, fatigue, and more. Toxicity at high levels over long periods can cause fetal malformations, hair loss, bone pain, and is generally not recommended. Food sources include dairy, liver, and orange/yellow fruits and vegetables. The
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- Claire Vicente
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