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Allergy & Intolerance Tests
£ 289,00
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Sorbitol Intolerance Test
Allergy & Intolerance Tests Gut Health Tests
£ 79,00
Iron deficiency test added to cart
Iron deficiency test
Nutritional Tests
£ 19,00
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Gut Microbiome Test Small
Gut Health Tests
£ 99,00
Vitamin Test Total (Deficiency Test) added to cart
Vitamin Test Total (Deficiency Test)
Nutritional Tests
£ 267,00
Understand your results (15 min) added to cart
Understand your results (15 min)
Other Health Tests
£ 39,00
Vitamin Test (A, B3, B5 & Biotin) added to cart
Vitamin Test (A, B3, B5 & Biotin)
Nutritional Tests
£ 150,00
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is crucial for vision, immune function, and skin health. It helps with eyesight, especially in low light, and keeps skin and mucous membranes healthy. Vitamin A is in foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens. Animal sources include liver and dairy products. Too little can lead to vision problems and a weak immune system. Vitamin A also supports growth and reproduction....
Who would benefit from testing their vitamin A levels?
Individuals who might need vitamin A testing include those with dietary restrictions like vegans, people with digestive disorders like Crohn’s disease, older adults with varied diet needs, and those experiencing vision or skin problems. Children and pregnant women also benefit from such testing due to their high vitamin A requirements for proper growth and development.
What are symptoms of low vitamin A?
- Night blindness
- Dry eyes
- Skin dryness and itching
- Frequent infections
- Delayed wound healing
- Thinning or brittle hair
- Dry, scaly skin
- Increased susceptibility to respiratory and urinary infections
What foods are high in vitamin A?
Foods high in vitamin A include liver, which is particularly rich in this nutrient, and dairy products like cheese and butter. Orange and yellow vegetables and fruits, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and mangoes, are excellent sources due to their beta-carotene content, which the body converts to vitamin A. Leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale also contain significant amounts of vitamin A.
The body converts beta-carotene to vitamin A in the small intestine, but this process varies with dietary beta-carotene levels, overall nutrition, genetics, and health. Factors like fat and protein intake, genetic differences, and digestive health can impact this conversion’s efficiency.
What are the benefits of vitamin A supplementation?
Vitamin A supplementation is beneficial for improving vision, especially in preventing night blindness. It also plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin, supporting immune function, and promoting cell growth. This is particularly important in areas or populations where vitamin A deficiency is prevalent. Additionally, vitamin A supplements can aid in reducing the risk of certain infectious diseases and may have a role in ensuring healthy pregnancy outcomes. However, it’s important to manage the dosage carefully, as excessive vitamin A intake can have adverse effects.
Test(s) that measure/test for Vitamin A
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Vitamin Test Total (Deficiency Test)
The Vitamin Test Total by GetTested provides an opportunity to understand one's vitamin levels. Designed for individuals curious about their vitamin status, it evaluates vitamins A...
£ 267,00
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Vitamin Test (A, B3, B5 & Biotin)
The Vitamin Test (A, B3, B5 & Biotin) by GetTested evaluates levels of vitamin A, niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), and biotin (vitamin B7). It's particularly...
£ 150,00
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