Wouldn't it be great if all prescribing doctors were aware of drug-nutrient interactions? One of the most common overlooked issues with cholesterol lowering drugs is their direct interference with the body's ability to absorb Vitamin A. What's the big deal? Vitamin A is a catalyst (helper molecule) on which innumerable biochemical processes depend. It is involved in countless chemical reactions, so if we aren't absorbing it properly, every body system is affected!
Did you know that Vitamin A:
- aids protein digestion by stimulating gastric juices
- is critical in the formation of bone and blood
- is a powerful anti-oxidant and helps reduce the signs of aging
- boosts our immunity
How we can get it in our diet?
- Preformed Vitamin A (retinol) is found in egg yolk, liver and organ meats
- ProVitamin A or carotene is found in all yellow , red, orange or dark green fruits and vegetables. Carotenes are converted to Vitamin A in the upper intestine. However, infants, children, diabetics and those with poor thyroid function cannot make this conversion! Also of interest, are studies that show our bodies cannot convert carotenes into Vitamin A without the presence of fat in our diet. So make sure to add olive oil, butter or coconut oil to your veggies!
High doses of synthetic Vit A can be toxic, but high levels of natural Vitamin A from food have no toxic effects, despite what we have been told!
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