Vitamin A

Vitamin A

Vitamin A, provided by Douglas Laboratories, contains 10,000 I.U. per softgel of palmitate in fish liver oil.

Functions

Vitamin A (retinol) is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, growth, reproduction, cell division, and the integrity of the immune system. The most well-known function is its role in vision. As part of the membrane-bound visual protein rhodopsin, it is essential in the eyes for converting light into nerve impulses.

Night blindness and xeropthalmia are signs of a moderate to severe deficiency. Xerophthalmia is a common cause of preventable blindness in many underdeveloped countries around the world. It is essential for normal cellular differentiation. Its metabolite, retinoic acid, assumes a central role in gene activation and transcription.

As a result, its status has profound effects on all rapidly dividing tissues in the body, such as immune cells and intestinal cells, and affects fertility, fetal development and growth.

Indications

Vitamin A may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to increase their daily intake.

Supplement Facts

Amount Per Serving
Serving Size 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container 100

• Vitamin A – 3,000 mcg
• (as palmitate and fish liver oil (cod))

Other ingredients: Vegetable (soya) oil, gelatin (capsule), glycerin and purified water

• Contains: Fish Oil (cod), Soy

Suggested Use

One softgel daily with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Side Effects

No adverse side effects have been reported.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.