How to Use vitamin A in a Sentence

vitamin A

noun
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  • Then the strips deposit a small dose of vitamin A to help smooth the appearance of your skin.
    — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2019
  • The yolk contains vitamins A, D, E and K, as well as omega 3 fatty acids.
    — Sheah Rarback, miamiherald, 11 May 2018
  • Retinoids, drugs derived from vitamin A, are used to treat some types of skin lymphoma.
    — Claire Gillespie, Health, 27 July 2023
  • Retinol is a potent form of vitamin A that's proven to speed up cell turnover and help your body produce fresh, new skin cells.
    — Popular Science, 3 Nov. 2019
  • Kale is loaded with vitamins A, C and K, and is rich in fiber, calcium and iron.
    — Washington Post, 6 June 2019
  • Organ meats are a mixed bag: On one hand, they are packed with nutrients like vitamin A and folic acid, both of which are good for the heart.
    — Alix Wall, sun-sentinel.com, 10 July 2019
  • Like the name says, this no-frills oil is nothing but pure rose hip seed oil and all its vitamin A and linoleic acid goodness.
    — Megan McIntyre, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2022
  • This recipe provides more than 250% of your daily vitamin A needs.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2021
  • In other words, these vitamin A products protect your skin from the sun.
    — Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, 27 Apr. 2018
  • Retinol is a form of retinoid that comes stacked with vitamin A and helps skin recover from signs of aging and even acne.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
  • The vitamin A then gets recycled and reshaped, ready to be deformed by light once again.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 17 May 2018
  • Just one peach provides 2 grams of fiber, 15% of vitamin C and 6% of vitamin A for your daily needs.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 Aug. 2022
  • Retinoid, or vitamin A, is one of those skin care ingredients that does it all.
    — Deanna Pai, CNN Underscored, 30 June 2020
  • Carrots Carrots are a source of vitamin A and dietary fiber.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
  • The topical use of retinoids can contribute to high levels of vitamin A in the body, which may be toxic to the fetus.
    — ELLE, 31 July 2023
  • But the only form of vitamin A that your body can recognize is the prescription-strength retinoic acid.
    — Emily Orofino, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2021
  • It’s both plentiful in beta-carotenes, which convert into vitamin A in the body, and rich in fiber.
    — Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Retinol is a form of vitamin A that helps decrease visible wrinkles, bright spots and pore size.
    — Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 25 June 2020
  • Beta-carotene converts into vitamin A and plays a role in growth and healthy vision.
    — Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
  • One cup of pumpkin contains more vitamin A than a cup of kale, more potassium than a banana, and more fiber than 1⁄2 cup of quinoa.
    — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2019
  • The high amounts of vitamin A contribute to overall eye health and reduce the instance of eye diseases and problems.
    — Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021
  • Niacinamide, vitamin A, C, and E, and omega-6 and -9 band together to nourish, heal, and restore the skin’s surface.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
  • Retinol is a vitamin A derivative and the over-the-counter version of prescription retinoids.
    — NBC News, 29 Jan. 2020
  • Robinson then goes in with her preferred form of vitamin A — a prescription retinoid.
    — Allure, 21 July 2021
  • One medium sweet potato has over 400% of your daily vitamin A needs.
    — Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 12 Sep. 2019
  • Instead of vitamin A, this serum has a complex of growth factors and peptides, which promote cell turnover.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A, or retinoic acid.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 July 2024
  • This dry cat food incorporates vitamin A and omega-6 fatty acids that nourish your cat’s skin and makes for a healthy coat.
    — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Retinal is one step closer to the form of vitamin A your skin actually needs.
    — Angela Lei, Forbes, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Unlike the other forms of vitamin A, retinal is an ideal ingredient for blemish-prone skin, says Isaacs.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024

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