Vitamin A (Retinol, Retinoic Acid)

What does Vitamin A do?
Vitamin A (retinol, retinoic acid) is important to vision, growth, cell division, reproduction and immunity. Vitamin A also has antioxidant properties.

How much do I need?
The recommended daily allowance is 900 mcg for an adult male and 700 mcg for an adult female.

Are supplements recommended?
A healthy and varied diet will provide most people with enough vitamin A. For the antioxidant properties of vitamin A, food sources are best. It’s not clear if vitamin A supplements offer the same benefits as naturally occurring antioxidants in food. Too much vitamin A can be harmful, and excess vitamin A during pregnancy has been linked to birth defects.

What are some good plant food sources of Vitamin A?
GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES, CARROTS, CANTALOUPE

Source: Mayo Clinic

Vitamin A-Rich Plant Foods

Spinach Facts

Spinach (español: espinacas) is a leafy green flowering plant whose leaves are consumed cooked or raw. Spinach is a good source of VITAMIN C, IRON, POTASSIUM, VITAMIN E, and MAGNESIUM. The possible health benefits of consuming spinach include blood glucose control, lower risk of cancer, and improved bone health. As part of a nutritious diet, it can help support immune function,…

Carrot Facts

Carrots get their bright orange color from beta carotene, an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A.