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Vitamin A

NutritionA fat-soluble vitamin needed for vision, immunity and skin. Obtained as retinol from animal foods or as beta-carotene from plants (carrots, sweet potatoes).

More is betterDaily value 700μg RAENutrition label item

Definition

A fat-soluble vitamin needed for vision, immunity and skin. Obtained as retinol from animal foods or as beta-carotene from plants (carrots, sweet potatoes).

In the body

Forms rhodopsin in the retina, maintains mucosal linings and supports immune cell differentiation.

Watch out for

Excess retinol (liver, supplements) accumulates and is toxic; take special care in pregnancy. Beta-carotene has almost no overdose toxicity.

Products showing this ingredient: 994

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