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Vitamin A

Assists nerve and eye function.


	Benefits Ensures proper growth and development Helps maintain vision Maintains a healthy immune system			Precautions Vitamin A intake should not exceed 10,000 I.U. per day. Women who may be pregnant should NOT supplement with Vitamin A, rather they should supplement with Beta-Carotene.

Drug Nutrient Interactions

Drugs for Weight Loss

Xenical has been shown to reduce the absorption of certain fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A. Supplementing with fat-soluble vitamins (in multivitamin) is recommended if using Xenical. Separate doses of the vitamin and the drug by at least two hours.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement provides additional therapeutic benefit's when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be used with caution when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be avoided when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Nutrition and Health State

If no prescription medications are being used, the following supplements may be beneficial for this health state. If prescription medications are being used, please see the drug-interaction database before making recommendations.

A daily multivitamin will help ensure adequate intake of all essential nutrients and promote overall health and well-being.

Acne

Vitamin A may help enhance and regulate skin cell regeneration for a healthy skin appearance. Note: Pregnant women or women trying to become pregnant should not take more than 5,000 IU of vitamin A (retinol) per day, which may be partially covered by their daily prenatal or multivitamin supplement.

The dietary supplement information contained on this site has been compiled from published sources thought to be reliable, but it cannot be guaranteed. Efforts have been made to assure this information is accurate and current. However, some of this information may be purported or outdated due to ongoing research or discoveries. The authors, editors and publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences from applications of the information in this site and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the contents herein.