👀 “I See You!” – Vitamin A & Vision
Ever heard the phrase “eat carrots for your eyes”? It’s not a myth.
Vitamin A helps your eyes:
See in dim light (hello, night vision 🌙)
Keep the cornea healthy
Prevent dry eyes and eye infections
Low Vitamin A = poor night vision and, in severe cases, blindness 😬
🛡️ Your Immune System’s Bodyguard
Vitamin A keeps your immune system alert and ready.
It helps maintain:
Healthy skin and gut lining (your first line of defense)
Strong immune cells that fight infections
That’s why Vitamin A deficiency is linked with frequent infections, especially in children.
✨ Skin, Hair & That Natural Glow
Want glowing skin without a 10-step skincare routine?
Vitamin A:
Supports skin repair
Helps reduce dry, flaky skin
Supports healthy hair growth
That’s why many skincare products contain Vitamin A derivatives (retinol 👀).
🤰 Growth, Development & Reproduction
Vitamin A plays a big role in:
Normal growth and development
Reproductive health
Healthy fetal development (important—but careful with supplements!)
⚠️ Too much Vitamin A during pregnancy can be harmful, so food sources are best unless prescribed.
🥭 Where to Find Vitamin A (The Fun Part!)
Vitamin A comes in two forms:
🥩 Preformed Vitamin A (Retinol) – Animal Sources
Liver (very rich – small amounts!)
Eggs 🥚
Milk and fortified dairy
🥕 Provitamin A (Beta-carotene) – Plant Sources
Your body converts these into Vitamin A:
Carrots 🥕
Sweet potatoes 🍠
Dark green leafy vegetables (kontomire, spinach)
Mangoes 🥭
Red palm oil 🌴 (very rich in Ghana!)
💡 Tip: Eat Vitamin A-rich foods with a little fat (oil, nuts, avocado) for better absorption.
🚨 Can You Get Too Much?
Yes—but mostly from supplements, not food.
Too much Vitamin A may cause:
Headache
Nausea
Liver problems
Birth defects (in pregnancy)
Food first, supplements only when prescribed ✔️
🎉 The Take-Home Glow
Vitamin A helps you:
✔ See better
✔ Fight infections
✔ Glow naturally
✔ Grow and heal properly