Vitamin A - Carotene and Retinol

 

Current Vitamin A Topics:
Do I need Vitamin A Supplements?
Editors' summary on Vitamin A and Carotenes

So, do I need vitamin A Supplements?

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If you eat the following food regularly, then you are unlikely to be deficient in Vitamin A:
Liver (Pork, Beef or other animal livers), Milk, Carrots, Spinach, Watermelon, Pumpkin, Asparagus etc.

If you are uncertain of weather your have enough Vitamin A in your body, we recommend you take some extra Beta Carotene just in case. Remember, Beta Carotene overdose is not harmful, it may turn your skin into orange color, but it's safe. Click here to learn about some Beta Carotene supplement our editors recommend.

However, if you feel that extra Vitamin A supplement is needed, click HERE to read about some Vitamin A supplements doctors recommend and check our References section to see the recommended amount of Vitamin A intakes. Remember, for your own health, do not overdose Vitamin A.

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Editors' summary on Vitamin A and Carotenes

In General, Vitamin A is an important element to keep you healthy. Your body Enzyme can easily convert Beta Carotenes into Vitamin A. Overdoing Vitamin A is harmful, but having a little excess amount of Carotenes in your body is recommended. Alpha Carotenes are more effective in extinguish free radicals and fighting against Cancer cells. Taking some Carotenes (Alpha or Beta) supplements is recommended. Among all the carotene supplements, Now's Natural Beta-Carotene and Pioneer Nutritionals' 1+ Vitamin/Mineral 120 tabs are the best two to buy. They are in the middle price range and delivers result fast.

Among all the carotene supplements, the following two are on top of our editors' list:

Click here for Natural Beta-Carotene 25,000IU from NOW

Click here for 1+ Vitamin/Mineral 120 tabs from Pioneer Nutritionals


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More Topics on Vitamin A:
Introducing Vitamin A - The Vision Saver
Why Vitamin A?
What's the Recommended Dietary Allowance for vitamin A?
What are Retinol and Carotene? How do they relate to Vitamin A?
Take a closer look at Carotene
Who are likely to be deficient in Vitamin A?

Vitamin A Deficiency Symptoms
Vitamin A, Carotene Supplement Reviews



Vitamins in General
- Why Vitamins
- Where to get Vitamins
- Vitamin Types
- How much Vitamins?
- Vitamins Measurement
Vitamin A - Carotene and Retinol:
- Introducing Vitamin A
- Why Vitamin A?
- Vitamin A RDA
- Retinol and Carotene
- Closer look at Carotene
- Who are deficient?

- Deficiency Symptoms
- Do I need Supplements?
- Editors' summary
B Vitamins in General
- Introducing B Vitamins
- Why B Vitamins?
- Where to find B Vitamins - - Who are deficient in B?
- B Vitamins Supplements
- Summary on B Vitamins
Vitamin B1 - Thiamine
- Introducing Thiamine
- Why Thiamine?
- RDA for Thiamine?
- Who are deficient in B1?
- B1 Deficient Symptoms
- Articles on Thiamine
- Summary on Thiamine
Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
- Introducing Riboflavin
- Why Riboflavin?
- RDA for Riboflavin?
- Who are deficient in B2?
- B2 Deficient Symptoms
- Articles on Riboflavin
- Summary on Riboflavin
Vitamin B3 - Niacin
- Introducing Niacin
- Why Niacin?
- RDA for Niacin?
- Who are deficient in B3?
- B3 Deficient Symptoms
- Articles on Niacin
- Summary on Niacin
Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid
- Introducing Vitamin B5
- Why Pantothenic Acid?
- RDA for Pantothenic Acid? - Who are deficient in B5?
- B5 Deficient Symptoms
- Articles on Vitamin B5
- Summary on Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine
- Introducing Pyridoxine
- Why Pyridoxine?
- RDA for Pyridoxine?
- Who are deficient in B6?
- B6 Deficient Symptoms
- Articles on Pyridoxine
- Summary on Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7 - Biotin
- Introducing Biotin
- Why Biotin?
- RDA for Biotin?
- Who are deficient in B7?
- B7 Deficient Symptoms
- Articles Biotin
- Summary on Biotin
Vitamin B9 - Folic Acid
- Introducing Folic Acid
- Why Folic Acid?
- RDA for Folic Acid?
- Who are deficient in B9?
- B9 Deficient Symptoms
- Articles on Folic Acid
- Summary on Folic Acid
Vitamin B12 - Cobalamin
- Introducing Cobalamin
- Why Cobalamin?
- RDA for Cobalamin?
- Who are deficient in B12?
- B12 Deficient Symptoms
- Articles on Cobalamin
- Summary on Cobalamin
Vitamin C - Ascorbic Acid
- Introducing Vitamin C
- Why Vitamin C?
- Why More Vitamin C?
- Do I need C Supplements?
- C Deficiency Symptoms
- Vitamin C Supplements
- Summary on Vitamin C
Vitamin D - Cholecalciferol
Vitamin E - Alpha Tocopherol
Vitamin K - Phytonadione




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