IMMUNITY

Vitamin A deficiency can weaken the immune system | Rhonda Patrick

Vitamin A is important for the maturation of various cells of the innate immune system. Vitamin A deficiency can impair protective barriers such as the skin and mucosal layers, can weaken the response to vaccination, and might predispose people to respiratory infections. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses how vitamin A is involved in mounting an immune response.

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