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vitamin A

Any chemical relative of retinol; this vitamin is the precursor of visual pigments and is vital for the differentiation of epithelial tissues. It is thought to have anticancer properties and is used to treat skin problems such as acne, wrinkling and icthyosis. This vitamin is found in liver oils and is synthesized from carotenoids.


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