Vitamin A and Your Immune System

Do you really need vitamin A for your immune system? This video might surprise you.

Timestamps:
0:00 Why vitamin A is essential for the immune system
0:25 Vitamin A for mucous membranes
1:50 Vitamin A for immune cells
4:01 Other vitamin A risk factors
4:17 Best sources of vitamin A

In this video, I want to talk to you about vitamin A and your immune system. Now, I’ve done plenty of other videos on the role of zinc, vitamin D, and vitamin C in the immune system, but I haven’t touched on vitamin A yet.

Vitamin A is an essential part of the immune system. A vitamin A deficiency will leave your body susceptible to infections—especially in the respiratory system, including your lungs, sinuses, and throat.

You need vitamin A for your mucous membranes. In particular, vitamin A is required for the creation of mucin. Mucin is an essential part of the mucus membrane.

Vitamin A is also involved in the epithelial layer and lymphatic system layer. Each of these acts as a barrier for microbes.

When pathogens enter the body, your body triggers macrophages. These are large phagocytic cells that consume pathogens and clean up other harmful debris. Macrophages are your body’s first line of defense against infection.

Your thymus gland, which is right above the heart, helps train your immune cells. The thymus can actually activate and synthesize vitamin A.

Vitamin A is also required for dendritic cells and neutrophil traps.

When you’re low in vitamin A, your risk increases for:
• Ulcerative colitis
• MS
• Psoriasis
• Lupus

How can you get more vitamin A? The best source of vitamin A are:
• Beef
• Liver
• Cod liver oil
• Mackerel
• Salmon
• Goat cheese
• Butter
• Cream cheese
• Eggs
• Vegetables (pre-vitamin A in carotenoid form)

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching. I hope this video helped clear up why vitamin A is so important for your immune system.

[lile]

I really love the digital board he is using, the sound of him knocking the stylus against the board is so satisfying

[tjtampa]

You are so well educated and not only that but you can effectively convey that knowledge to others. 🌼 Thanks, Doc. 🌼 You get an A+

[DigilogStudios]

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[joesilkwood]

The body is so amazing, seems a movie could be created like Star Wars.. really enjoying this

[Lenzer]

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[pattiemcd]

Love these shorter, direct, informative videos. So helpful for those of us who lead very busy lives 👍

[dailyexpresso]

Papaya, Kale, sweet potato, carrot, capsicum for Beta Carotene. This converts to vitamin A

[TheBodyScientist]

Good video. I did a video on this too. I am always taking to my clients about Vitamin A. Vitamin A is super important and must be accompanied by Vitamin D. In order to make Retinol out of Beta Carotene you need about 7 units of Beta Carotene for one unit of Vitamin A and you need lots of saturated fat. This process does not work very well in children, the elderly or people with metabolic problems.

[nuraanmarthinus]

hi dr berg. please continue with these excellent videos. from south Africa

[wrw]

So incredibly helpful. Thanks for keeping it short and powerful. One T of cod liver oil each AM causes me about 10 seconds of displeasure and a world of health. Thanks for reinforcing that.

[bennyhill]

is there any vitamin that isn't essential to the immune system????

[miker]

You’ve made 2 videos on Vitamin A but never mentioned how much you recommend taking.

[debbielynn]

Dr. B.: "Good morning Grasshopper. Today I will expand your mind." That's what I think when I tune in. Thanks Dr. Berg. I feel empowered

[JorgeandHisVideos]

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[hermanbrown]

Thank you Dr. Eric Berg. Your shared learning has helped me to solve health challenges. I am going to take your course.

[normandbisson]

All Doctors should have your knowledge ! They should at least recommend you! Thank you so much

[jarrodbarker]

Finally touched on the vitamin (in its active form: ATRA) that I have personally seen the highest efficacy with in combating viral infections and various skin infections. It’s deficiencies—in the literature—are directly correlated with a drop in Natural Killer Cell production. You should do more videos on retinoids, in their natural form of course, as they have profound effects in their binding to genetic response elements to alter gene expression and protein synthesis.

[rajendarmenen]

The human body is such a complicated and evolved machine. Amazing.

[pamshearer]

Thank you Dr Berg ; I just started taking Vitamin A, About a week ago !
Thank you for your help, Good information ! God bless you ! 🙏
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