What are the common signs and symptoms of a vitamin A deficiency?
The signs and symptoms of a vitamin A deficiency most frequently manifest in four areas of our health: the eyes, skin, hair, and immune system. Beyond these areas, vitamin A deficiency can result in less-localized and more generic symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, loss of appetite, weight loss, dry mouth and nasal passages, and brittle nails. Insufficient vitamin A intake, absorption, or use presents the most danger to our eyes. Likely signs and symptoms of a deficiency include dry or inflamed eyes and diminished vision, particularly at night or in dimly-lit atmospheres. Prolonged vitamin A deficiency can lead to “night blindness,” the inability to see at all in these conditions. Retinoids ensure adequate levels of rhodopsin, a pigment in the retina responsible for the eye’s ability to sense dim light. Signs and symptoms of vitamin A deficiency will often manifest as worsening epidermal health. Dry and rough skin, increased acne, and premature wrinkles may all be signs of too little