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What does vitamin A for?

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t helps to stimulate proper cell differentiation, which is the specialization of cells upon division to take over certain tasks, meaning that cells for the heart take on their characteristics, those for the liver take on theirs, those for the brain take on their own characteristics and functions, and so on.

It also helps in bone growth and development, as well as in the general growth and development of the body.

Vitamin A plays a major role in the functioning and quality of the body's immune system more specific in the skin and body's mucus membranes.

The skin and mucus membranes operate as barriers against bacteria and viruses, protecting against infection and disease. It certainly helps to keep the skin and mucus membranes healthy and able to serve their primary purpose.

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