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Nutritional Herbal Supplement Safety and Health Diet

Is vitamin A and beta carotene safe?

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and is stored in the body, so it can reach toxic levels in consumed in excess.

Vitamin A intake should be limited to a maximum of 5,000IU during pregnany. Birth defects are associated with high intakes of this vitamin A.


How much vitamin A do I need?

The Daily Value for vitamin A is 5,000IU. Children should consume no more than 3,500IU daily.

No Daily Value has been established for beta carotene. Some health experts recommend 10mg. to 30mg. of beta carotene daily.

Vitamin A requirements are related to body weight. People who weigh more than the average person need more of this vitamin.