Calculate your recommended daily vitamin A intake based on age, gender, pregnancy status, and health factors.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in two forms: preformed vitamin A (retinol) found in animal products, and provitamin A (beta-carotene) found in colorful fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin A is essential for vision (especially night vision), immune function, skin health, cell growth, and reproductive health. It acts as an antioxidant and supports organ function.
Preformed vitamin A: liver, cod liver oil, eggs, dairy. Provitamin A (beta-carotene): sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, kale, cantaloupe, red peppers.
Yes. Excessive preformed vitamin A can cause toxicity with symptoms including nausea, headache, liver damage, and birth defects. Beta-carotene from foods is safe as the body regulates conversion.