Vitamin A

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Vitamin A

Several studies show that severe cases of measles in children are associated with vitamin A deficiency. When patients with measles are given high doses of vitamin A, their complication rates and chances of dying are significantly reduced. [1]

Dosage

  • daily dosage of 3000 to 5000 IU/day (or 10000 IU twice per week)[2]
  • for cold and flu prevention: between 10,000 IU and 20,000 IU of Vitamin A & D [3]

Sources

Liver and Cod liver oil are some of the best sources.[4]

  • Eggs
  • Vegetables
  • Butter, red palm oil

Sources for Vitamin A & D include cod liver oil and fish liver oil. Cod liver oil should be supplemented with Vitamin D. [5]

Interactions

Supplement Vitamin A & D with Vitamin E (low dose of 20 IU) and Vitamin K2 (200 micrograms). [6]

Notes

References

  1. Miller's Review of Critical Vaccine Studies: 400 Important Scientific Papers Summarized for Parents and Researchers
  2. The Vitamins and Minerals 101 Cliff Notes by Chris Masterjohn, PhD
  3. Staying Immune Through the Winter By Chris Masterjohn
  4. The Vitamins and Minerals 101 Cliff Notes by Chris Masterjohn, PhD
  5. Staying Immune Through the Winter By Chris Masterjohn
  6. Staying Immune Through the Winter By Chris Masterjohn

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