Preventive Intake: 1,000-2,000 IU

Benefits:

• Works as an antioxidant.
• Insures the integrity of the GI tract.
• Protects vision.
• Helps aid in healthy tissue growth.
• Increases the health of hair and nails.
• Increases resistance to infection.
• Works with other nutrients such as niacin, vitamins C, D, and E, pantothenic acid and zinc.
• Helps treat bronchial and sinus infections, colds and the flu.
• Aids in insuring hormone balance and bone health.
• Useful in the treatment of mucus secretions, ulcers, retinitis pigmentosa, and low thyroid function.
• May help prevent cancers (oral, lung, prostate), heart disease, respiratory infections and ulcers.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Night blindness, itching, dry skin and loss of taste sensation.

Food Sources: Liver, butter, egg yolks, whole milk, cream and cod liver oil.