Vitamin A Deficiency
Cross-source consensus on Vitamin A Deficiency from 1 sources and 6 claims.
1 sources · 6 claims
Risks & contraindications
Highlighted claims
- Several medical and dietary conditions can block vitamin A absorption even when dietary intake of vitamin A is adequate. — What Causes Crusty Eyes and Eye Boogers
- Gallbladder problems or removal impair fat-soluble vitamin absorption, including vitamin A. — What Causes Crusty Eyes and Eye Boogers
- Liver dysfunction reduces the body's capacity to process vitamin A, and alcohol consumption directly worsens this impairment. — What Causes Crusty Eyes and Eye Boogers
- Inflammatory gastrointestinal conditions such as IBS and colitis limit vitamin A absorption by damaging the digestive tract. — What Causes Crusty Eyes and Eye Boogers
- Gastric bypass surgery reduces vitamin A absorption by decreasing the absorptive surface area of the digestive tract. — What Causes Crusty Eyes and Eye Boogers
- Antibiotic use can damage the digestive system and further impair nutrient absorption. — What Causes Crusty Eyes and Eye Boogers