Tag: Vitamin A

Vitamin A Deficiency: Effects of Impaired Rhodopsin Regeneration on Photoreceptors

Summary Phototransduction is a light-stimulated process that heavily relies on continuous regeneration of 11-cis-retinal to keep rhodopsin function and adequate visual performance. Vitamin A is essential in this process, serving as a precursor of 11-cis-retinal. However, it is not naturally produced by the human body. A deficiency of this vitamin disrupts phototransduction and can lead to adverse… Read More Vitamin A Deficiency: Effects of Impaired Rhodopsin Regeneration on Photoreceptors

Tiffany Fuentes-González, BScLeave a comment

A look into Immune-Boosting Vitamins. Which should you supplement?

Nutrients are the essential compounds found in foods that are crucial for maintaining life and promoting overall health. These include vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, each playing a unique role in supporting different physiological functions inside the human body. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients that are required in little amounts but have significant impacts… Read More A look into Immune-Boosting Vitamins. Which should you supplement?

Alejandro Arbona LampayaLeave a comment