When most people think of vitamin A, they think of the importance that it has for their vision. While this is one of the key benefits of vitamin A, it also plays an important role in stimulating the growth of cell structures throughout the body. Studies have also shown that vitamin A can assist with the production of cartilage.

With the role that vitamin A plays in the production of cartilage, anyone who is trying to rebuild joint cartilage needs to make sure that they are getting enough. For adult men, the recommended daily intake for vitamin A is 900 micrograms per day. For women, the recommended intake is 700 micrograms per day. For both men and women, the daily intake of vitamin A should not exceed 3000 micrograms per day.

If you are looking for foods that are good sources of vitamin A, you will primarily look to vegetables. Among the best sources of this nutrient, you have sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, liver, fish, and squash.

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