Promotes eye health
VitA protects the eyes [2] from night blindness and other eye problems related to age. VitA is an important nutrient for epithelial cell’s health maintenance throughout the body. The lack of Vitamin A harms conjunctival and corneal epithelial cells, leading to loss of goblet cells and causing eye problems. VitA plays a crucial role in vision by maintaining a clear cornea, which is the outside covering of your eye.
This vitamin is also a component of rhodopsin, a protein in the eyes that makes it possible to see in low light conditions especially at night.
Deficiency of vitA, if unaddressed can lead to a serious condition called xerophthalmia. Xerophthalmia is a progressive eye disease that begins with night blindness. If vitamin A deficiency continues, your tear ducts and eyes can dry out. Eventually, your cornea softens, resulting in irreversible blindness.
VitA may also help to fight against other eye complications. Diets high in vitamin A may be associated with a reduced risk of developing cataracts. For general eye health, foods rich in vitA are recommended over supplements. Sweet potatoes, leafy green vegetables, pumpkins, and bell peppers are some of the foods highly rich in Vit A.