Vitakruid Vitamin A 4000 IE vegan Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is mainly found in animal products such as (organ) meat, fish and dairy products. Vitamin A is also called retinol, which is a derivative of retina. We therefore logically link this vitamin to our vision and that is not surprising.
Our retina contains rods and cones that convert light into images. The cones provide color during the day and the rods provide shades of gray in the evening and night. The rod cells contain a red pigment called rhodopsin.
The converted form of beta-carotene
The precursor substance of vitamin A is beta-carotene. This is mainly found in green leafy vegetables (spinach, lettuce, endive and broccoli), cabbage and vegetables and fruit with orange and yellow colours. When you consume these products, all kinds of conversion processes take place before beta-carotene becomes the active form of retinol that the body can use. As an example; After all the conversion processes, only 9-22 percent of the beta-carotene you consume ultimately remains as the active form of vitamin A.
Retinol acetate is the most absorbable form
We know vitamin A in several forms. One of the active ingredients is retinol acetate. This is a high-quality, stable and natural form of vitamin A that we also find in large quantities in the outer layer of our skin. We also regularly use the substance retinol palmitate for nutritional supplements. The difference between the two is that retinol acetate has a higher activity per milligram.
Retinol acetate has the highest activity
Retinol is the most common form of vitamin A, but not the final form that the body uses. Through a conversion process, retinol is ultimately converted into the active substance retinoic acid.
Plant-based diet requires extra vitamin A
It is extra important for vegetarians and vegans to keep an eye on vitamin A levels. And more and more people are eating less meat or have a diet that avoids animal products. It can then be difficult to achieve adequate vitamin A levels. If you follow a diet that contains little animal food, supplementation can offer a solution.
- Vitamin A plays a role in cell specialization process
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal moisture balance in the eyes
- Vitamin A is good for maintaining clear vision in the dark
- Vitamin A is good for vision
- Vitamin A supports the condition of the eye
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin and mucous membranes
-Vitamin A helps keep the skin healthy
- Vitamin A is important for the skin
- Vitamin A supports the skin's restorative capacity
- Vitamin A is good for iron balance
- Vitamin A has a positive influence/helps/supports the immune system
- Vitamin A is good for the mucous membranes in the intestines/lungs
Compound
Composition per dosage (1 vegan capsule) |
RI* |
Vitamin A (retinol acetate) |
1200mcg |
150% |
* Reference Intake
Ingredients Potato starch (filler), HPMC (capsule), Vitamin A (retinol acetate), magnesium stearate (anti-caking agent), sunflower oil (oleum helianthus annuus).
Usage Take 1 capsule per day with a meal. Stick to the recommended dosage. This dietary supplement is not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
Manufacturer Vitakruid BV, Jacobus Spijkerdreef 430, 2132 PZ Hoofddorp
This product is a nutritional supplement.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A nutritional supplement is no substitute for a varied diet.
Keep out of reach of young children.
Store dry, closed and at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.
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