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Natural Remedies for Immunity
Vitamin A
(Contd.)
Benefits for Vitamin A - How Vitamin A Boosts Immunity
Both human population and animal studies have shown that vitamin A deficiencies are often associated with higher rates of infection. Giving vitamin A supplements, in various forms, has boosted immunity in a variety of lab animals. The immune boosting effects of Vitamin A includes:
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Increased antibody activity
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Faster rejection of skin grafts
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Accelerated production of various disease-fighting cells.
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Protects the linings of the digestive tract, respiratory tract and hollow organs from attack by infectious agents.
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Fortifies the cells of the digestive tract, respiratory tract and hollow organs and makes them more resistant to agents that cause respiratory infections, diarrhea and other ills.
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Increases the cellular immunity of lung cancer patients who were given very high doses of vitamin A for three
weeks.
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Counteracts the depression of immune function in surgical patients when a high doses of vitamin A.
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Very high doses of the preformed vitamin A can significantly reduce the immune-depressive effects of radiation treatment and cancer chemotherapy.
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