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Vitamin A
Vitamin A
Low concern
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient. As a fortificant, it is permitted under FDA regulations.
Found in
5,340 products
What it is
Fat-soluble vitamin (retinol, retinyl esters, or provitamin A carotenoids) essential for vision, immune function, and growth.
Nutrient fortificant added to milk, margarine, cereals, and infant formula.
Why it's flagged
- preformed vitamin A is teratogenic in pregnancy at high doses
- chronic excess can cause hypervitaminosis A
What regulators actually say
"Vitamin A is the name of a group of fat-soluble retinoids... vitamin A is involved in immune function, vision, reproduction, and cellular communication."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as nutrient supplement; vitamin A fortification listed in 21 CFR 184.1930.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; Dietary Reference Values established.
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