The importance of Vitamin A is very significant in our bodies. We explore this fat soluble vitamin and how it's strongly linked to restoring gut health and gut integrity.
Vitamin A derived from retinol and vitamin A derived from beta-carotene are very different. People particularly those with low thyroid function, can really struggle to convert beta-carotene. The more beta-carotene you consume, the less it gets converted into retinol.
A study revealed that vitamin A deficiency had the most significant impact on the bacteria in the gut. This shows a strong correlation between retinol deficient diets and gut health.
Gut issues cant be resolved by targeting the gut directly, a comprehensive approach considering nutrient deficient factors are very important to begin the gut healing process. Providing the body with the adequate nutrients, can trigger a natural restorative processes to start.
Sources of Vitamin A is found in foods like, liver from either beef & chicken, full fat dairy products, eggs, fatty fish and liver supplementation.
Here are some top benefits of Vitamin A.
1. It plays a crucial role in activating thyroid.
2. It's involved in converting thyroid hormone to function properly.
3. It aids in copper converting copper into a bio-available from.
4. It regulates the iron recycling system within the body.
5. It's crucial for healthy eyes, teeth & skin.
As always, gut health and gut integrity is best looked at from a holistic point of view and the importance of focusing on nutrient deficiencies to support the healing of the gut is a big element in the gut health journey.
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