Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that aides in vision, bone growth, reproduction, cell division, and cell differentiation. A strong ally for the immune system, Vitamin A produces white-blood cells to battle infections and destroy invading bacteria and viruses.

Strongmen and vegetarians alike can easily incorporate Vitamin A into their daily diet: it is found in plant sources as provitamin A carotenoid, and in animal sources as preformed vitamin A. However, Vitamin A derived from animal sources is better absorbed and used more efficiently by the body. Preformed vitamin A is found in liver, kidney, eggs and dairy products. Provitamin A Carotenoid is found in dark or yellow vegetables, and carrots.