Functions and Roles of Vitamin A

Jul 10, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I am a 23-year-old female. Recently, I have noticed prolonged dark adaptation time and mild night blindness. My doctor mentioned that I need to supplement with vitamin A. Could you please explain the functions and roles of vitamin A in the body?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
The functions and roles of Vitamin A mainly include the following: 1. Vision protection: Vitamin A is one of the components of retinal pigment and is essential for maintaining normal vision. It helps in seeing clearly in low-light conditions. 2. Promoting growth and development: It plays a significant role in children's growth and development, facilitating normal cell division and proliferation, ensuring the proper development of organs and tissues. 3. Enhancing the immune system: It can regulate the development and function of immune cells, improving the body's resistance to viruses and bacteria. 4. Maintaining skin health: It helps maintain the elasticity and smoothness of the skin, reduces dryness and roughness, and promotes healing and repair of damaged skin.