Causes of Vitamin A Deficiency | Beta-Carotene vs Retinol | Dr J9 Live

Описание: Vitamin A | Causes of Vitamin A Deficiency | Beta-Carotene vs Retinol | Dr. J9 Live

In this video Dr. Janine talk about vitamin A and the causes of vitamin A deficiency. She also looks at beta-carotene vs retinol as forms of vitamin A. She explains how a lot of certain supplements like vitamin D, fiber or protein powders can cause a vitamin A deficiency. Also taking too much of a synthetic beta-carotene supplement can a cause vitamin A deficiency. Dr. Janine talks about how consumption of PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) can cause a vitamin A deficiency. Also, certain medications like cortisone (topical and injected), laxatives, antibiotics and even statin drugs can cause a vitamin A deficiency. She talks about how alcohol can also cause vitamin A deficiency. Lastly, Dr. Janine compares the differences beta-carotene vs retinol as forms of vitamin A and how the body processes them.

Video Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:24 – High Amounts Vitamin D3 Supplements
00:48 – Too Much Fiber Supplements
01:01 – Too Much Protein Powders
01:15 – Too Much PUFAs
01:52 – Too Many Beta-Carotene Supplements
02:19 – Certain Medications
02:38 – Too Much Alcohol
02:56 – What is Retinol
04:13 – What is Beta-Carotene

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