Vitamin and Mineral Profile:

Also known as: retinol, retinyl palmitate, beta-carotene, retinyl acetate

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immune function, and cell growth. Available as preformed retinol (from animal sources) and provitamin A carotenoids (from plants).

900mcg RAERDARecommended Dietary Allowance — the daily intake sufficient for 97-98% of healthy adults. Set by the National Institutes of Health.

3000mcgUpper LimitTolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) — the maximum daily dose unlikely to cause adverse health effects. Exceeding this consistently may increase toxicity risk.

5ProductsNumber of supplements in our database that contain this ingredient.

2Health ClaimsNumber of researched health benefits associated with this ingredient, rated by evidence strength (strong/moderate/weak).

3Side EffectsNumber of documented side effects from clinical literature and adverse event reports.

Health Claims & Evidence

strongSupports vision health

Essential for rhodopsin production in the retina. Deficiency causes night blindness — one of the earliest recognized nutritional deficiencies.

2 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Chylomicron Retention Disease. (1993) · PMID 35344313 APOB-Related Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. (1993) · PMID 33983694

strongSupports immune function

Critical role in maintaining mucosal barriers and immune cell function.

13 studies on PubMed

Known Side Effects

nausea at high doses
liver damage with chronic excess
birth defects at very high doses

Drug Interactions

orlistat
retinoids
warfarin

Always consult your healthcare provider before combining supplements with medications.

Products Containing Vitamin and Mineral Profile: (5)

BioRhythm100% Whole Grains Protein Seedless Watermelon

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BioRhythmO2Positive Anabolic Blood Powder

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