Typical dose
1000-3000 IU daily
Oral
Oral safety: low
About this supplement
Vitamin A (vitamin A cetate) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for various bodily functions, including vision, immune function, and skin health. It plays a critical role in the maintenance of healthy epithelial tissues and is involved in the synthesis of rhodopsin, a pigment in the retina that is necessary for low-light vision. Vitamin A is also important for cellular growth and differentiation.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 1000-3000 IU daily
- Suggested range
- 900-3000 IU daily
Potential benefits
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Things to watch for
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Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
Other forms of Vitamin A
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Chemical ID (CAS)
127-47-9
Physical properties
Vitamin A (vitamin A cetate) is typically a yellow to orange crystalline powder that is soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water.
How it’s made
Vitamin A (vitamin A cetate) is synthesized through chemical processes from beta-carotene or can be derived from animal sources such as liver and fish oils.