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Vitamin A 10,000 IU
Vitamin A for eyesight and skin. People take it for:
- Eyesight, especially in low light
- Skin and mucous membrane upkeep
- Teeth and bone upkeep
Why it works
People take it for eyesight, especially in low light, and to support skin, bones and the body's mucous membranes. Vitamin A is stored in the body, so high doses add up. Check the amount on the label and talk with a provider first, especially if you could be pregnant.
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How to take Vitamin A 10,000 IU
Best time to take
morning-fasted
Suggested dose
3,000 mcg RAE (10,000 IU)
Side effects and risks
- Large doses of vitamin A in pregnancy can cause birth defects
- The pregnancy upper limit for retinol is 3,000 mcg a day; avoid doses above 10,000 IU a day unless a provider directs it
- Preformed vitamin A (retinol) can build up to harmful levels, while beta-carotene does not
- Regularly taking more than 33,000 IU a day can cause chronic poisoning in adults
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