Thompson's
Vitamin A 10,000iu
Average Customer Rating (2)
Vitamin A affects growth and development via its important role in the synthesis of many glucoproteins (eg: mucous), some of which control cell division and genetic expression. The effects of Vitamin A deficiency most readily appear as a breakdown in the mucous membranes that line the mouth and digestive system, the respiratory tract and genito-urinary tract.
Once referred to as the ‘anti-infective’ vitamin, Vitamin A has gained modern recognition as a major nutritional determinant of immune status. Immune system abnormalities associated with Vitamin A deficiency include impaired ability to launch an effective antibody response, decreased levels of helper T-cells, and alterations in the mucosal linings of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract. Individuals with low vitamin A status are more susceptible to infectious diseases such as measles, chicken pox, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), AIDS and pneumonia.
Thompson’s high potency Vitamin A 10000iu capsules contain the retinol (synthetic) form of vitamin A, ideal for people who wish to avoid the normal animal based source of the vitamin.
Vitamin A is helpful in the treatment of skin disorders such as hyperkeratinization, acne, eczema and psoriasis. Eye problems may also benefit from using Vitamin A, such as difficulty adapting to light and dark, dry eyes and the more serious xeropthalmia.
Customer Reviews
Customer: Kim
Customer rating:
This is a staple product for me. I take one every other day and find it keeps my skin and nails looking good. I also got recommended it by a pharmacist to take when feeling a cold/flu bug coming on - taking 3 a day for 3 days and then not taking it again for a few weeks (due to bioaccumulation of Vit A in liver). THIS WORKS! i swear by it now for this immunity function - its not just Vit C that is needed at these times, it seems. This is a very good price too.
Customer: Liz
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I suffer from psoriasis and did a bit of research on vit a and decided to try it. I take it for 3-4 days and then stop to make sure it's not building up in my liver, but have found a significant improvement in my skin since I started taking it last month.
