Vitamin A Deficiency and Iron Metabolism

<p>In today's episode, we're talking about vitamin A deficiency.</p> <p>A vitamin deficiency can be the result of: Vegetable oils, processed foods, poor conversion of beta carotene to Vitamin A (retinol), lack of protein intake, lack of absorption due to gallbladder issues or insufficient pancreatic enzymes can all contribute to vitamin A deficiency.</p> <p>A low vitamin A status can increase the risk of respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases. Illness can also deplete our vitamin A levels. This is why it's important to support our bodies with vitamin A, so we don't prolong our illness or open the door for another illness.</p> <p>Vitamin A is also critical for mobilizing and releasing iron from the liver. It's also needed for transporting iron to tissues that are in need of iron. </p> <p> </p> <p>--------</p> <p><strong>Download the iron optimization guide:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://optimizeiron.com/guide">https://optimizeiron.com/guide</a></p> <p>Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth.</p> <p>--------</p> <p>Connect with Dr. Matt online:</p> <p>📍 Instagram </p> <p><a href= "https://instagram.com/drwholeness">https://instagram.com/drwholeness</a></p> <p>📍 Facebook</p> <p><a href= "https://facebook.com/drwholeness">https://facebook.com/drwholeness</a></p> <p>📍 Website</p> <p><a href= "https://drwholeness.com/">https://drwholeness.com</a></p> <p>📍 YouTube</p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r</a> </p> <p> </p>