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Vitamin A

Vitamins/Minerals · Evidence: Moderate · Importance: Low

A fat-soluble vitamin for vision, immune function, and skin.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Important nutrient but rarely needs separate supplementation; excess preformed A is harmful.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: RDA ~900 mcg (men) / 700 mcg (women) RAE.

Timing: With a fat-containing meal.

Role in a stack

Covered by a multivitamin.

Redundancy check: Redundant with a varied diet/multivitamin.

Cautions & safety

Fat-soluble — can accumulate to toxic levels. Avoid high-dose retinol, especially in pregnancy.

Toxicity risk with high preformed-A doses. Educational only — not medical advice.

Best for

low intake of dairy/orange veg/liver

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