Vitamin A

Question: Did you know coconut milk is a good source of vitamin D? Good to know... So coconuts have a lot of vitamin D??? Makes since since they grown in good sunlight. Or is it just fortified, dunno. The carton doesn't say fortified... since since they grown, sheesh must have typed in a hurry... Thanks for answering!

Answer: Hm, from the data I found, the coconut milk would have to be fortified with Vitamin D. Based on the data from the USDA National Nutrient Database, no vitamin D was detected in fresh/frozen/canned coconut milks. Is the carton of coconut milk the "So Delicious" brand by Turtle Mountain? http://www.turtlemountain.com/products/coconut_milk_beverage.html If it is the same brand, the ingredient label (not nutritional label) states the following for the original version of their product. "INGREDIENTS: Coconut Cream (Water, Coconut, Guar Gum), Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate, !!!!Vitamin D-2!!!! ***This indicates that it was fortified, otherwise it would not be listed in the ingredients***, L-Selenomethionine (Selenium), Zinc Oxide, Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12." To sum it up, coconut milk is NOT a good source of vitamin D unless fortified.

Question: Vitamin A? are there any foods or vegetables out there that have a very very high source of vitamin A? If so, plz tell me. I'd really appreciate it!

Answer: You should'd have to worry too much about vitamin A if you eat vegetables at all. Pumpkin and carrots are probably the best sources as are dark green leafy vegetables. Vitamin A is fat soluable so you can store it for over a month in your body. Your body will convert beta carotine(from veggies) into vitamin as you need it, but too much vitamin A in suppliments can be bad for you. Also, in case you happen to be hungry for Polar Bear liver, only three onces of it can have enough vitamin A to kill you...

Question: vitamin A!!? i would like to be able to understand the digestion and absorption or Vitamin A. could someone please explain? or give me some really good links? thanks heaps!

Answer: Vitamin A is a generic name given to a group of naturally occurring molecules called retinoids. Your body uses retinoids to build or maintain an effective immune system. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble substance, which means that you should eat a food that contains a small amount of fat when you take a supplement, or you can get it directly by eating foods high in beta-carotene. Your body will turn beta-carotene into the vitamin A it needs. The latter is preferable because excessive amounts of commercial vitamin A supplements can be toxic. So, your best best is to include carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, squash, tuna, cantaloupe, mangoes, and pumpkins in your diet whenever possible.

Question: vitamin a?? what is vitamin a and what does it do and how does it benefit the body??

Answer: Vitamin A is a type of oil soluble vitamin it's an antioxidant that are needed to scavenge ion radical. it makes up important pigment to absorb light into the eyes for vision formerly it's said to prevent cancer but studies recently has found out that it doesn't help much in preventing cancer..

Question: Could I give my Raw fed puppy A and E vitamins? I heard that its important to give vitamins along with a raw diet, and some people said you dont need to but it wont hurt. If so, would it help or hurt my dog? Hes 5 months old, raw fed diet, 80% muscle meat 10% bone 10% organ meat. With the occasional carrot! Haha. And if so, what I.U amount? Right now I only have a 400 I.U. Vitamin E bottle and a 8000 I.U Vitamin A bottle. Thanks guys!

Answer: I don't give my raw fed dogs any extra vitamins, and if you are going to then don't do it daily as that excess could give problems. Will look in my paperwork. If you send me an email address I'll send you what I have on Vitamins A & E. Too long to go on here.

Question: What vitamin deficiency other then iron,could cause hairloss in a young woman? Im 23 and ive been dealing with diffuse hairloss for over 8 months...I believe it may have been started when i was anorexic, i started taking wonmans one a day which is high in iron and other stuff...how long will it take to kick in ? Is there other vitamin deficiencys that can lead to hairloss?

Answer: Have you had your thyroid and mercury levels tested? Thyroid problems can lead to hair loss as can mercury poisoning.

Question: What kind of vitamin is good for a 42 year old woman? I cannot take anything with iron because it causes constipation, but I feel I need some type of vitamin. Do other women around this age take vitamins? Any comments or suggestions are welcomed. Thanks!

Answer: It really depends on your health. If you are healthy, it cannot hurt to take calcium with vitamin D. It helps to prevent bone loss when you get older. But, due to the constipation from iron, I would just take 1 or 2 calcium tablets a day - which would be about 500 mg. Calcium can cause constipation as well if you take too many. Potassium helps with constipation as does plenty of water and fruit.

Question: What vitamin to take for a 15 year old male who is physically active? I am a physically active 15 year old male who wants to better my health by taking a multivitamin. I am already taking lots of vitamin A in the form of a prescription for acne, just FYI. A common brand that I would find at the pharmacy easily would be the preferred recommendation. Thank You All!

Answer: im 16, and i take a multivitamin from GNC..its called GNC MEGA MEN Sport multivitamin... it just enhances physical performance, it also makes u feel more awake and energetic when ur not, it also helps build muscle mass.

Question: What vitamin is best for cleaning skin of pimples? Is there a vitamin that will help skin get rid of pimples and cleanise it? If so what is the best one?

Answer: E.

Question: How much Vitamin goodness can my body absorb with a meal? I'm currently taking Omega 3 complex, B-Vitamin complex, magnesium, vitamin C, and vitamin D. I take the prescribed amount, but I was wondering if I should not take them all at one time (with a meal of course). Can I overwhelm by body's ability to absorb all the different vitamins? Would it be better to take some in the morning and the rest in the afternoon?

Answer: I take several vitamins a day also, and i take mine at different times of the day. I'm not 100% that they wont all absorb if you take them at the same time........ but my aunt said taking them all at once wont absorb all of them.

Question: What is the best vitamin to take to prevent sickness? Last semester I stayed sick everyday. I am either around students or I am being stressed by my classes (which makes my sickness even worse) What is the best vitiamin to prevent sickness?Should I take a multi-vitamin or a certain vitamin?

Answer: stress will lower your immune system so... try to DE stress if at all possible with yoga or a nice walk- a good book etc... a diet in live foods (via salads and fruits) uncooked are best fighter of bad guys-- but if you can't get enough of that in you - garlic is a great anti viral- and can be purchased in tablet form-- elderberry is good also--- Vita c and zinc- a good multi + garlic pill-- lotsssssss of fresh water- and be careful of what you put on your skin as well- parabens are a no no as are sodium laurel sulfates- check the ingredients- if you won't put it in your body don't put it on your skin!!! wash your hands frequently!!!! I have a friend who swears by airborne- maybe when there is a bad case of the sickies you could supplement with that---olive leaf extract is great - there are so many that help the immune system-- but you could not and should not take them all --- read up on the ones you like and try them-- be careful like anything they have side affects- garlic will thin your blood so if you have high blood pressure you would not want to take it---

Question: Is it okay to drink vitamin water instead of taking normal vitamins? I drink vitamin water daily, but have never really been one to take vitamins. Recently I started to wonder if I should be taking vitamins just to be healthier, but if I drink vitamin water is this already covered? I know it has extra calories and sugar in it, but does it still act like a vitamin? I am sixteen years old and have no health issues.

Answer: Unfortunetly, vitamin water's name is deceiving since it contains hardly any vitamins. It basically is just sugar water, but if you like it, it'll cause no harm. It is yummy. Since you're healthy, you probably don't need any added vitamins. If you eat a balanced diet containing enough fruits, veggies, meat, dairy, and grains you're probably getting in all your vitamins. You can ask your doctor if you have any doubts.

Question: What is the best vitamin to give a toddler? I would like to start giving my 14 month old girl vitamin drops but I have no idea which kind to give her. Organic, safe vitamins. Any suggestions moms? Thanks!

Answer: My pediatrician recommended Poly-Vi-Sol drops for my son at age one and he has taken them for a year now.

Question: what is a good vitamin for energy and stronger bones? My dad is 63 yrs old, he needs vitamins to boost his energy up and for stronger bones. What vitamin do ya think would be good for him? Also what kind of foods should he eat for energy and stronger bones?

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Question: How much vitamin K is stored in the liver? How long would it last me if I ate a vitamin K deficient diet? Vitamin K is fat soluble, and is stored in the liver and adipose tissue. If I were to get no vitamin K in my diet, how long would the vitamin K in my liver last before it runs out?

Answer: Actually, Vitamin K is synthesized in the colon by bacterial action. So your diet has little to do with it, unless you were on broad spectrum antibiotics that killed the intestinal flora. Then it would take about 1 - 2 weeks.

Question: When should I drink my amino acid vitamin capsule? Is it before or after work out? I work on a night shift so I usually work out during the day after my shift, I'm thinking that this is just a supplement vitamin and not actually a vitamin for gym buffs. I just told my doctor that Im working out and I asked for a vitamin and he gave me that. Help! Thanks!

Answer: After the workout. The body is more predisposed to use amino acids for protein synthesis within the first hour after the workout. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Here is some more info about protein and amino acids: http://www.spartafit.com/articles/a%20closer%20look%20at%20protein.php