Feature Summary Vitamin A comes in two basic forms, "regular" vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta carotene is known as provitamin A and is found in plants and our vitamin A is from fish oil. Vitamin A is essential for many bodily processes including: vision and healthy skin, digestion, respiration, reproduction and the building of bones and teeth. It is a key nutrient in the development of skin, mucous membranes and tissue linings.
As a fat-soluble vitamin, vitamin A promotes healing and boosts the immune system. It benefits the eyes as well as soft tissue. Natural Factors uses advanced molecular distillation processing to protect our fish oils while ensuring that there is no heavy metal or chemical contamination.
Ingredients Each softgel contains: Vitamin A* (Palmitate) ......................5500 mcg (10,000 IU) * From cod liver oil
Uses & Benefits
Promotes health immune system function
Promotes proper visual function, immune system activity, growth and development and reproduction
Supports the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes
Helps with the absorption, storage, or transportation of vitamin A
Prevents malabsorption due to bile acid or pancreatic insufficiency, liver disease, and zinc deficiency
Helps to fight respiratory infections
Effective in treating skin conditions associated with excessive formation of keratin like acne, psoriasis, and lichen planus
Contraindications
The drugs cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid), neomycin (Neo-Fradin), orlistat (Xenical), and mineral oil all interfere with the absorption of vitamin A.
Using vitamin A at higher dosages in conjunction with synthetic vitamin A derivatives such as isotretinoin (Acutane) and etretinate (Tegison) can result in increased risk of toxicity. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
Recommended Adult Dosage 1 softgel daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of reach of children.