vitamin A
noun
: any of several fat-soluble vitamins (such as retinol) that are found especially in green or orange vegetables (such as carrots or spinach) and in animal products (such as egg yolk, butter, or liver) and whose deficiency in the animal body causes epithelial tissues to become keratinous (as in the eye with resulting visual defects)
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This hydrating snack contains 28 mcg of vitamin A and other eye-healthy compounds, including lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Sep. 2024
Vitamin B12 is part of the larger group of B vitamins, which along with vitamin D, vitamin A, and vitamin C, are considered essential for the body to properly function.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
Unlike the other forms of vitamin A, retinal is an ideal ingredient for blemish-prone skin, says Daniel.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 23 July 2024
Other risk factors include taking certain medications such as tetracycline, excessive vitamin A, tretinoin, steroids and growth hormone.
—Danielle Wilhour, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Sep. 2024
Vitamin B12 is part of the larger group of B vitamins, which along with vitamin D, vitamin A, and vitamin C, are considered essential for the body to properly function.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
Unlike the other forms of vitamin A, retinal is an ideal ingredient for blemish-prone skin, says Daniel.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 23 July 2024
Other risk factors include taking certain medications such as tetracycline, excessive vitamin A, tretinoin, steroids and growth hormone.
—Danielle Wilhour, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Vitamin A.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20A. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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