MASON NATURAL Vitamin A 10,000 IU (3,000 micrograms) from Fish Liver Oil, 100 Softgels

How Much Vitamin A Do You Need?

The recommended daily intake for adults is 900 mcg for men and 700 mcg for women. The safe upper limit from supplements is 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU) per day. This soft gel capsule delivers that full limit, so check your total intake from other sources and consult a professional if you're pregnant or have a medical condition.

What Is Vitamin A?

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble nutrient that the body cannot produce on its own. It comes in two forms: preformed vitamin A (retinol) from animal sources like fish liver oil, and provitamin A carotenoids from plants. This supplement uses retinol from fish liver oil, a form your body can uses directly without conversion.

Benefits for Vision, Immunity, and Skin

Adequate vitamin A intake contributes to several key functions:

• Maintenance of normal vision: Vitamin A helps the retina work properly, especially in low light.
• Normal immune function: It supports the body's natural defences.
• Healthy skin: Vitamin A plays a role in cell growth and differentiation.
• Reproductive health: It contributes to normal reproduction and foetal development.

Each soft gel capsule provides a potent dose to help meet your daily needs.

Retinol vs. Beta-Carotene: Which Form Is Used?

This product contains retinol (as retinyl palmitate) from fish liver oil. Unlike beta-carotene, which must be converted to active vitamin A (a process that varies between individuals), retinol is ready for immediate uses. This makes it an efficient choice for maintaining healthy vitamin A levels.

Safety and Side Effects

When taken as directed, vitamin A is safe. However, excessive intake of preformed vitamin A can lead to toxicity (hypervitaminosis A), with symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, headaches, and skin irritation. Long-term high doses may increase the risk of bone fractures and liver damage. Pregnant women should avoid exceeding the upper limit, as high doses can cause birth defects. This product is gluten-free and free from artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, sugar, starch, dairy, wheat, yeast, tree nuts, peanuts, egg, and shellfish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to take 10,000 IU of vitamin A daily?

10,000 IU (3,000 mcg) is the upper intake level for adults. Many people take this dose without problems, but do not exceed this from all sources combined. Consult a doctor before starting if you are pregnant or have liver disease.

Can I take this with other supplements?

Yes, but check the total vitamin A from multivitamins or cod liver oil to stay within the safe limit.

Is this product gluten-free?

Yes. Mason Natural confirms this formula is gluten-free and free from common allergens.

How should I store these softgels?

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the bottle tightly closed.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under medical supervision, consult a health care professional before uses.