Vitamin A for Healthy Teeth
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for healthy skin and mucous membranes and is involved in visual function. It is important for nervous system development and the formation of sex hormones.
It also intervenes in the formation and development of bones and teeth, prevent infection and has antioxidant and anticancer function.
Deficiency produces alteration of the structure of bones and teeth and drying of mucous membranes leading to increased susceptibility to decay and infection.
Where is. Is found in foods of animal origin (as retinol) as oily fish, liver, egg yolk, butter, cheese, whole milk or enriched. Also found in plant foods (as beta carotene) as apricots, cantaloupe, carrot, mango, peach, spinach, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, persimmons, etc..
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