Apr 17 2008 by Gerry Holt, Western Mail Vitamin A Important for: A healthy immune system; Bone and tooth development; Healthy skin and mucus linings (in the nose for example); and Vision in dim light. Sources: Milk, cheese, eggs, oily fish, fortified margarine and liver. How much do I need? It is fat-soluble so you don’t need it every day – any of the vitamin your body doesn’t need immediately is stored for future use. 0.7mg a day for men 0.6mg a day for women What happens if I take too much? Too much Vitamin A over many years can make bones more likely to fracture when you’re older. If you’re pregnant, having large amounts of Vitamin A can harm your unborn baby. Vitamin C Important for: A healthy immune system and helping the body to absorb iron. Sources: Found in a wide variety of fruit and vegetables including citrus...
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