Explanation
Vitamin A is known as the anti-sterility vitamin because it plays an important role in maintaining reproductive health and fertility.
Deficiency of Vitamin A can lead to reproductive problems and impaired growth.
Functions of Vitamin A
• Maintains healthy vision and prevents night blindness
• Supports reproductive health (anti-sterility function)
• Maintains healthy skin and epithelial tissues
• Strengthens the immune system
Sources of Vitamin A
• Carrots
• Green leafy vegetables
• Milk and dairy products
• Eggs
• Fish liver oil
Deficiency Diseases
• Night blindness
• Xerophthalmia (dryness of eyes)
• Reduced immunity
Important Vitamins for Exams
Vitamin A → Vision and epithelial tissue health
Vitamin B complex → Energy metabolism and nervous system
Vitamin C → Immunity and wound healing (prevents scurvy)
Vitamin D → Calcium absorption and bone health (prevents rickets)
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K
Water-Soluble Vitamins
• Vitamin B complex
• Vitamin C