Vitamin A
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
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.