HOW TO GET WELL THE DRUGLESS WAY
CONTENTS
First Draft © Dennis Rocke & Dr J. M. Mungavin 1983
Updated © Dennis Rocke 2022
Vitamin A
(Anti Ophthalmic Vitamin)
Measured in U.S.P units or (iu) international units which for Vitamin A one U.S.P. unit equals one iu
Large amounts can be stored in the liver.
Deficiency is uncommon.
SOME OF THE THINGS THEY DO…
- Builds resistance to infection
- Conditions membranes
- Counteracts night blindness
- Has a vital role in the nourishment of skin and hair
- Helps digestion
- Helps maintain a healthy condition in the male testicular tissue
- Improves stability in cell walls, so helping to maintain youthfulness
- Prevents eye diseases
- Prevents eye weakness by helping in the formation of visual purple in the eye
- Protects against polluted air
SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY…
- Bad sense of smell and taste.
- Boils, pimples and Acne
- Dull, dry hair, dandruff, and extreme loss of hair
- Frequent colds
- Gums and teeth in defective condition
- Lack of appetite and energy
- Rough skin – dry and scaly
- Psoriasis and premature ageing
- Rigid or peeling nails
MINIMUM DAILY RECOMMENDATIONS…
- Adults 2,500 iu
- Infants 1500 iu
NATURAL SOURCES…
- Carrots
- Eggs
- Fertile eggs
- Green leafy vegetables (spinach, turnip tops, curly kale, greens, cabbage, etc)
- Melons
- Tomatoes
- Yams
- Whole milk
The richest source is in fish liver oils such as Cod Liver Oil.