Typical dose
900 mcg daily for adult men and 700 mcg daily fo...
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Oral
Oral safety: low
About this supplement
Vitamin A, also known as retinol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy vision, supporting immune function, and promoting skin health. It is essential for the growth and development of cells, and it helps in the maintenance of epithelial tissues. Vitamin A is found in two primary forms: preformed vitamin A (retinol) found in animal products and provitamin A carotenoids found in plant-based foods.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 900 mcg daily for adult men and 700 mcg daily for adult women
- Suggested range
- 700-900 mcg daily
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Things to watch for
Possible side effects linked to this form:
Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
- Daily Immune Resilience Immunity
- Seasonal Immune Support Immunity
- Skin Barrier & Environmental Comfort Immunity
- Thinning Hair & Volume Loss Beauty & appearance
- Hair Shedding & Breakage Beauty & appearance
- Acne & Blemish-Prone Skin Beauty & appearance
- Dry Skin & Barrier Hydration Beauty & appearance
- Dark Spots & Uneven Tone Beauty & appearance
- Fine Lines & Skin Elasticity Beauty & appearance
- Nail Splitting & Peeling Beauty & appearance
- Scalp Itch & Flaking Beauty & appearance
- Facial Radiance & Smooth Texture Beauty & appearance
- Vision Support
- Skin Aging
Other forms of Vitamin A
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Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
68-26-8
Physical properties
Vitamin A is a yellow to orange crystalline solid that is soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water. It is sensitive to light and heat.
How it’s made
Vitamin A can be derived from animal sources such as liver oil or synthesized in laboratories. The synthetic form is often produced through chemical reactions involving beta-carotene.