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Vitamin A

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is formatted using retinyl palmitate, and is a fat-souble antioxidant required for a large number of biological processes.

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Vitamin A has been shown to:

  • Maintains healthy eye function
  • Maintains healthy vision
  • Assists night vision

*This fact sheet by vivaLAB is for information purposes only and should not take the place of medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Most people get enough vitamin A from the foods they eat. However, people susceptible include: 

  • People with cystic fibrosis 
  • People with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or celiac disease

Although very rare in Western countries, common signs of vitamin A deficiency is an eye condition called xerophthalmia. Xerophthalmia is the inability to see in low light, and it can lead to blindness if it isn’t treated. 

A long-term deficiency of vitamin A can also lead to a higher risk of respiratory diseases (such as pneumonia) and infections (such as measles and diarrhea). It can also cause anemia (a condition in which the red blood cells do not supply enough oxygen to the body).


























Foods that you should consider incorporating into your diet include:

  • Some types of fish, such as herring and salmon
  • Beef liver and other organ meats (which are also high in cholesterol, so limit the amount you eat)
  • Green leafy vegetables and other green, orange, and yellow vegetables such as spinach, sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, and winter squash
  • Fruits, including cantaloupe, mangos, and apricots
  • Dairy products, such as milk and cheese
  • Fortified breakfast cereals
  • Eggs  

Vitamin A supplements can interact or interfere with medicines you take. 

Several examples: 

Orlistat (Alli, Xenical): a weight-loss drug, can decrease the absorption of vitamin A. This can cause low blood levels of vitamin A in some people. 

Acitretin (Soriatane): used to treat psoriasis, and bexarotene (Targretin), used to treat the skin effects of T-cell lymphoma, are made from vitamin A. Taking these medicines together with a vitamin A supplement could cause dangerously high levels of vitamin A in the blood.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use. Store your daily packs below 25°C in a cool, dry place, away from humidity and direct sunlight.