THE TEACHING CONNECTION
Supports vision, immune function and tissue development.
What it does
Supports vision, immune function and tissue development.
Possible deficiency symptoms
Deficiency can cause night blindness and eye-surface damage.
How supplementation is approached
Distinguish preformed vitamin A from beta-carotene and review existing multivitamin, liver/cod-liver-oil and eye-health products. Dr. Purser’s BCO1 teaching explains why conversion can be part of the discussion, but a gene result alone does not choose the form or amount.
Food sources
Eggs; dairy; liver; orange and dark-green vegetables containing provitamin A carotenoids.
Supplement forms
Retinyl palmitate, retinyl acetate and beta-carotene.
What to track and reassess
Review visual symptoms, actual nutritional findings and pregnancy plans before preformed vitamin A. Avoid accumulating several retinol-containing products.
From starting support to follow-up
If you and your clinician start a CMA replenishment plan, you may add one new product at a time, often waiting 3–7 days to see how you feel. A check-in is usually planned near ten weeks during an approximately 100-day period. Follow your written plan for amounts and timing. At follow-up, you may continue, change, or stop each item. This timetable does not automatically end longer-term support.
Names you may see
Vitamin A
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Supplements to explore
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SUPPLEMENT OPTIONS
Vitamin A supplement options
Compare supplement options related to Vitamin A.
Different products offer different forms and amounts. Compare the labels with your clinician to find what fits your needs.
Tell your care team which supplements and medicines you already take. Check the product page for current ingredients, prices, and availability.
