Vitamin A: as Important as Vitamin D, But Less Popular (facts to know)

Vitamin A is as important fat soluble nutrient that many people are deficient in. Here's how it impacts your body
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----------------------------------------Show Notes-------------------------------------
0:00 Intro
00:18 Vitamin is as much or more protective than vitamin D.
01:15 The 3 forms of vitamin A are retinol, retinoic acid and retinal. Retinoic acid is the most bioactive form. Cod liver, liver and carrots are rich in vitamin A.
02:22 Vitamin A helps to induce immune tolerance. Autoimmune diseases are characterized by a loss of tolerance. The immune system overreacts to tissues that it shouldn’t.
03:44 You may benefit from increasing intake of vitamin A if you have allergies, skin issues or systemic autoimmune disease. Chronic use of vitamin A, 5,000 to 10,000 IU, may be beneficial.
04:05 If you believe that you have contracted an illness or pathogen, you can do short term supraphysiologic levels of retinoic acid or retinol. For non-pregnant adults, this is between 100,000 and 200,000 IU for several days.
05:20 Retinoic acid increases activity of T regulatory cells.
05:57 T regulatory cells help to pull back unrestrained inflammation and aggression toward cell tissues. Overweight and obese people have lower amounts of T regulatory cells. Leptin, from fat tissue, suppresses functional activity of T regulatory cells.
06:33 If you have a metabolic disorder, like obesity or insulin resistance, you can manifest immunologic disease like allergies, cancer, and susceptibility to severe infection. You can exercise, do some fasting, eat real food and try vitamin D and vitamin A supplementation from diet or supplements.
08:20 Mucosal immunity is immunoglobulin antibodies from T cells in the mucus membranes of your nose, lungs, saliva, and GI tract. Vitamin A helps to prime these immune cells as part of the mucosal memory. Your mucosa is part of your front-line defense, and they are highly influenced by vitamin A and vitamin D.
09:45 The retinoic acid receptor is very close to the vitamin D receptor, and they share signaling pathways.

[@user-ho5lk1ul2l]

Vitamin A is actually a Cofactor of Vitamin D. Vitamin D gets activated from calcidiol into calcitriol which is the active form. Calcitriol then goes into the cell and binds to the vitamin D receptor. Vitamin A as the active form goes into the cell and binds to the Vitamin A receptor. Both receptors then melt into one. This means there is an important relationship. Dr. Michael Holic (scientist who isolated vitamin D) published a study on the interaction of vitamin a with vitamin d.

[@JYAN2852]

Correct. There is a reason why Vita A comed packaged with Vita D3 together in naturally raised animal foods

[@TiMalice2009]

Since the pandemic I’ve been obsessed with vitamin D. A couple of months ago I tested for vitamin A and was shocked to find I was mildly deficient. So I take one drop of liquid vitamin A per day.

[@ladybugwest909]

@@TiMalice2009 the serum retinol test is not a good indicator of VA status. It is actually very common to have low retinol in blood and be very high in liver stores, meaning you actually have hypervitaminosis A, and you are not deficient. this is in the research. it is extremely difficult almost impossible to be VA deficient in the US or other industrialized countries. it is in everything. dairy, eggs, and common vegetables to start. please do some research on this. taking VA as a supplement is often a huge mistake.

[@WideAwakeHuman]

@@JYAN2852 yeah this concept is the most underrated thing in all the diet/supplementation talks. Every time you take a supplement, say Vit D, you should be eating it with a food that is naturally high in Vit D because it will naturally have all the other substances in it that helps manage that Vit D dose

[@JasonPatrick-tj4xj]

I'll find it. Thanks

[@kam0406]

Vitamin K2 and vitamin A in conjunction with vitamin D3 needs to be talked about more. Vitamin D3 alone isn't the whole puzzle, but just a part of it.

[@tristancraven3685]

you will find all vitamins minerals and amino acids are actually all needed d3 and b5 pantothenic acid help to produce acetylcholine

[@lawdogwales5921]

Don't forget Vit E, in the tocotrienol form.

[@caleb6709]

Magnesium is also associated with Vit D, we can go on and on... in the end, its best to just eat whole foods, mostly animals IMO

[@dg5279]

Please also remember magnesium. Without magnesium, the vitamin D level will not rise above 30, maximum 40 ng / ml. Magnesium is best used transdermally (as an oil through the skin). When taken orally, probably only 50-60% of the magnesium is processed by the body. Those who think that all nutrients can be absorbed in the necessary quantity through food are unfortunately wrong. Due to the constant deterioration of the soil, water and air in recent decades, plants, herbs, berries, vegetables, etc. no longer have nearly the ingredients they did 50 or 60 years ago. We (unfortunately) have to resort to food supplements. And here it is particularly important to make sure that you take high-quality products...

[@stefanozebralight518]

👍

[@BenMJay]

I take a cod liver oil gel capsule every day. It has natural vitamin A. It’s kinda great. It has Vit A, Vit D, and Omega 3s.

[@AP-nx6xo]

Vitamin A helped improve my vision and night vision. Colors are more vivid now

[@mizbehavin]

30 years ago, when I tested positive for HPV, my doc advised to take one vit A a day. Never had another positive test. Amazing.

[@user-to6dz8jo3c]

could you tell us what is HPV thank you

[@mizbehavin]

@@user-to6dz8jo3c Human papillomavirus

[@alexisgrace8218]

How many IUs were suggested and taken? Thanks

[@flash3047]

If only Michael Douglas knew this 😆

[@mizbehavin]

@@alexisgrace8218 check with your doctor

[@marcierenee15]

Taking D3/K2 drops plus vitamin A soft gels and my psoriasis is clearing up nicely! THANK YOU!!

[@Kruziik]

I appreciate how you IMMEDIATELY go into the content of the video and not and 2 minute intro on liking and subscribing

[@cherryl225]

i stopped severe toothaches in about 12 hrs with high vitamin A from 4 oz beef liver and fat from milk, as it re-mineralizes. D3, K2 should go with it, but didnt take during those times (still went to the dentist, dont neglect getting checked out). Its one of those things i had to try, and now have liver on a regular basis for its high A & copper content, + other micronutrients. Acquired taste for sure.

[@ZacharyTech7]

I have not had cavities in over 10 years I'm 27. I have however had tooth pain gotten it checked out. I found that when I am dehydrated my teeth start hurting especially my lower left teeth for some reason.

[@EtherealEmpr3ss]

Not liver 🚫🥺💀🤣 Maaaan it’s always the gross stuff 😂😂

[@Dan-cu3sf]

Weston Price knew how critical the trio of A, D, and K2 are in all aspects of health. They must work together. Liver and sunlight is king

[@begus817]

very important to note the difference between animal sources of vitamin a and plant sources also that synthetic vitamin a might be more toxic not all vitamin a is equal

[@MichaelSalo]

When it comes to Vitamin A advice, most of what we hear is a bunch of warnings. It’s nice to hear the positive side of the story.

[@shell..47]

I keep telling everyone vitamin A is important. Thank you for this.

[@agentfifteen]

Did you also tell everyone that high levels of vitamin A have been linked to cancer?

[@ketoscience]

Vitamin is A is not a vitamin. Vitamin A is important in the sense that it is responsible for so called auto-immune diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. Grant Grenereux cured his eczema and kidney damage with a zero vitamin A diet. All this information is on his blog: ggenereux.blog/ Vitamin A is also likely the sole cause of scurvy (vitamin C cures scurvy, but it is not the cause of scurvy). This is Grant Genereux's blog post on scurvy where he makes a compelling argument that vitamin A toxicity is the cause of scurvy: ggenereux.blog/2021/09/18/scurvy/

[@lucrentrisastolo6862]

But we gotta be careful with it especially using it supplementally as it can cause problems

[@nameremovedforyourpleasure352]

@@agentfifteen Vitamin A or actually beta-carotene in context asbestos or tobacco smoke? It is the latter. Beta-carotene is not yet vitamin A. In fact, the relationship is inverse not direct especially for retinol. As I eat animal fats, I have a good retinol intake.

[@KayFlowidity]

1:10 👌👌👌 2:50 Immune Tolerance 3:50 Dosages 🏆 5:20 Retinoic Acid 7:50 Quick Notes 8:15 Mucosal Immunity 9:40 Receptors

[@blittleing]

Super helpful! Keep up the supplement education!

[@tlovelovelove1599]

Good stuff as always! Thank you Mike 😊

[@petrafied99]

As always, great info. Thanks Mike.

[@samulmagnus1]

Man your channel is top notch!

[@romanhwc]

Fantastic information Mike. Loved learning about immune tolerance!

[@renepastrano7663]

Great info, appreciate it

[@andyx8440]

Thank you for your great reports

[@Jordaniliving]

Vitamin A is the easiest vitamin to get from food, vitamin D is one of the hardest hence why it gets and needs more attention 👍

[@discerningacumen]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@paulaconley2059]

FYI, I use Vit A supplements to help dry heels. Works great. Takes ~6 months to see a difference.

[@moniryousefian8782]

May I ask which brand of vitamin A did you take and for how long ? Appreciate it

[@kamiechang]

Great info! 👍

[@Xedus-Juda]

We appreciate the knowledge...

[@lifeoptmized2134]

I loled at @0:16 . As always thanks for the great info and love the new setup!

[@Siddheshgavankar28]

Great knowledge, nice background

[@crislanemarielumacang6303]

Thank you for this

[@steve1711]

Hi Mike - there are several well known health you tubers (keto/low carb) who are pushing against vitamin A saying it is toxic to the liver and thyroid. They say not to eat liver, or to restrict it to very rare occasions with the minimal amount. I happen to like the taste of liver especially lambs liver so probably eat it once a month. My thyroid and liver blood work are all excellent so I think I'll continue to eat it.

[@Highintensityhealth]

Who specifically is saying this? They likely don't know what the bleep they're talking about. That said, I think eating liver daily is not the solution, either.

[@dragonrider1467]

@@Highintensityhealth Judy Cho had a podcast a few days ago where they went over how her guest got sick from liver while on a carnivore diet.

[@nancymello5246]

Judy is not "pushing" against vit A. She is talking specifically about vit A toxicity.

[@JYAN2852]

Some ppl will not be able to tolerate liver. But it's most likely due to other causes not Vita A itself. Vita A is an essential nutrient after all. Bones, eyes, thyroid are a just a few functions requiring it after all. The people who cannot tolerate are the exceptions though, just as how some cannot tolerate fats. Fat soluble vitamins are very lacking in the general population's diet (low fat, low cholesterol, and plant base diets)

[@rfbead321]

@@dragonrider1467 the guest on that show was eating like a pound of liver often. no wonder....

[@katiecemer9911]

Thank you Mike !!! Great infi

[@DiarioCarnivoro]

I always said it is one of the most underrated vitamins. Most people don't even know they need retinol and not betacarotene 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@jeffblalock3010]

Yes, Beta-Carotene won't convert to Vitamin A in Diabetics or those with pronounced Hypothyroidism. This well established. Even the aged may have problems with this conversion, as they don't convert sunshine to Vitamin D.

[@NateGfit]

Very good thankyou mike!

[@rosem7042]

Liver gets so much hate, but it's wildly undeserved. You just gotta treat it right - buy fresh, slice thin, cook fast/hot, pair with REAL butter - to make it both delicious and nutritious. Even my toddler likes it, and it's the first thing she cleans off her plate. Chicken livers are mild, tender, and dirt cheap. My favorite though, is rabbit liver from the meat rabbits I raise. If you can get ahold of it, and you know the animal was raised well/harvested in good health, it's well worth trying.

[@rosemorris7912]

There is nothing delicious about liver. I was forced to eat it on a regular basis when I was a child. The minute I got old enough to refuse it and get away with it, I did. I haven't eaten it from any animal since.

[@Moni-ui5bz]

I grew up eating liver at least once a week. We had it as dumplings in soup, as pate on bread, with onions, with sauce or breaded. I loved it in any form. We didn't eat it daily or in a huge amount. I still love it and eat it but now just pan seared in butter.

[@Clip7heApex]

I seem to remember quite a long time ago a talk done by Chris Masterjohn about vitamin A toxicity being nullified with vitamin D and vice versa. Essentially what would have been a toxic dose of either vitamin showed no ill effects when given together at the same levels.

[@KORTOKtheSTRONG]

really cool explanation

[@Jaxxv01]

I live in California and have access to raw milk, sold commercially (tested), and I've had GREAT improvements in my health after a few weeks of drinking it daily. It makes sense since it has a solid nutrient profile. I also don't have a gastro reaction like I do with pasteurized milk.

[@denniswong5527]

what animal milk do you drink? does it have plenty of vit a like the liver?

[@maranatha8148]

same🙏

[@osuk1]

Thank you!

[@erichanson5628]

Thanks Mike!

[@bobmester3475]

Great Video. I’ve been focused on Vitamin D. It’s super to have this info as well!!

[@sranney1]

Great info

[@chrisjones-rd8it]

Good one...

[@mrjamilidlbi]

thank you very much

[@jeffhavlicek7414]

Thank you Mike, much appreciated. Good support for me continuing with Cod liver oil. Especially during the northern winter months. Will forward to others.

[@moniryousefian8782]

Could you please share which brand of Cod liver oil you're using?! Greatly appreciated 🙏

[@jeffhavlicek7414]

@@moniryousefian8782 Whole Foods 365 pill form.

[@chaspruitt2610]

Great info. ✔ #1

[@Jstephj4]

Great wisdom. Shalom.

[@Coolguyallthetime2k]

Wow, so timely. I think I said this in your last video comment. I don’t get why people ignore this vitamin.

[@drip369]

This is very interesting because all of my life I only had an allergy to the penicillin family and in recent years because of stress and not dealing with the stress or working on stress reduction, which of course I got really good at since 2020, the stressor being overtraining with powerlifting and working 50+ hours a week, I developed seasonal allergies and an allergy to milk, but not cheese and not cream

[@sylviaking8866]

Vitamin A is needed by stem cells to differentiate into white blood cells (immune cells) and red blood cells.

[@EricAdamsonMI]

Interesting... Assuming white cells are produced by default, this could explain how vitamin A deficiency might lead to an overactive immune system, as well as anemia. (I haven't researched this, yet -- just speculating!)

[@brianbachmeier34]

Thanks for making these great videos! Get on Joe Rogan please.

[@davidhulme9753]

Wow, really awesome content. Interesting! So do you think vit. A can help with allergie against pollen as well? Greetings from Sweden

[@superperidot1359]

Great video Mike, I really like the info you share. Health is important. Small request, please don't forget to mention how important it is to take Vitamin K along with Vitamin D.

[@purpleflame334]

Thank you

[@HomesteadAce]

Just discovered your channel but this my second video and I'm impressed with your content! Keep up the good work! On a separate note: I would like to know your thoughts on Eric Berg? I'm a big fan of his content.

[@embay9250]

Hi Mike, thanks for this and for all you do. Much appreciated! I highly recommend this book about the interaction between vitamin D3, K2 and A. Very interesting! It's called 'Vitamin K2 And The Calcium Paradox'. All the best way out of Luxembourg :-)

[@andrewnorris5415]

I recently heard magnesium is a great assistor and modulator to D3.

[@stefanozebralight518]

I read that book and it is truly excellent. In that book Kate Rheaume Bleue explains that vitamins A+D+K2 are a team that works in synergy. Everyone should read it

[@PaulieShortcuts]

I suffer with eye disease and vitamin A is highly suggested. Dr. Rhonda Patrick posted an IG story about people consuming goji berries to improve symptoms.

[@johnlandis5889]

Vit A has helped me beat the prevaing sickness that been going on for years such as pneumonia and bronchitis

[@Palaecro]

This is really interesting to hear! I've been hearing a lot of negative criticism of vitamin A being toxic but I think it must come from the same crowd that say vitamin D supplements are toxic. I've never noticed an issue with it.

[@jivory6131]

Do Cod liver oil or eat the foods contain it

[@stefanozebralight518]

The toxicity threshold of vitamin A is also related to the presence or absence of vitamin D It seems that they work in synergy and each favors the other by avoiding toxicity or making it more difficult. If you also add vitamin K2 they are a perfect team.

[@Palaecro]

@@stefanozebralight518 I wonder if taking it purely in cod liver oil is best then. I've always only felt better taking it.

[@stefanozebralight518]

@@Palaecro Vitamin D intake may be insufficient by taking only CLO (Cod Liver Oil) As far as I know current cod liver oil contains less vitamin D than in the past. A couple of years ago, looking at the various brands of CLO, I noticed different quantities and proportions in the vitamin D and A content. I wrote several emails to the various CLO manufacturers available in Europe and to my surprise they all replied. Everyone admitted that vitamins A and D in CLO are added. The reason is filtration (and also deodorization) All fish oils and even CLO are currently subjected to various filtration processes to eliminate pollutants (unfortunately the sea has become a landfill) After filtration the vitamin content of the CLO is almost zero and they are therefore added again (synthetically) Depending on the brand there will be different quantities and proportions of vitamins. This doesn't mean taking CLO is a bad idea, I think CLO is good for our health but I wanted to tell you this. Some reading I did on the web says that the CLO of 50 or 70 years ago was richer in vitamins than today, this could be true.. Rather than buying CLO I take fish oil because it is richer in omega3 and I take vitamin A and D purchased separately. There is also a Nordic CLO and fish oil manufacturer who fortifies all their products with vitamins A, D, E - I sometimes use their fortified fish oil. I don't use megadoses of vitamins A, D or K2 but I am convinced that their synergistic association is beneficial (and I don't forget magnesium)

[@ktkdnt2912]

Good to know!❤

[@fastgurrrl]

Ty.

[@babyfirefly118]

I'm reading a book called this is your brain on food (highly recommend!) And I was reading vitman a is good for depression !! Def going to include more a into my diet

[@okidoki3201]

Shirt choice on point

[@AmandaBuxbaum]

Far far far more important than vitamin D! Problem: it is condemned because people usually use the synthetic forms. Do not use the synthetic forms.

[@anthonylickwar2008]

Keep on trucking

[@matsv201]

Back in.. well when my son was a baby.. 11 years ago, they gave the babies AD vitamin from age 0 to 3.. but then they changed it to only D... dont ask me why

[@tazmaniandiva7762]

Hmm wonder if thats one of the reasons autism and aspergers is on the rise.

[@matsv201]

@@tazmaniandiva7762 No, that is clearly do diagnose criteria being changed.

[@tazmaniandiva7762]

@@matsv201 care to explain a little?

[@matsv201]

@@tazmaniandiva7762 they changed the diagnosing citeria for every dsm... just back in dsm 3 you could not get autism 1 diagnoses as an adult. So if it was missed as a child.. you would never get it

[@geofreydriver4578]

Hi Mike!! Love your work! What is the name of the deli where you get the fresh cod liver please? -geofrey

[@jerrydipierro5008]

Can you do a video on NMN Been hearing a lot about it and I’m curious on what your take is?

[@travismckinnon2494]

Was wondering if you eve covered steam cell treatments and your thoughts on it?

[@emmanuelananda6551]

Mike, could you point me to a good resource as to the ways ample beta carotene does not provide the same benefits? Thanks for the video.

[@chfitzhugh9961]

Interesting hmmmm. All the rules are changing. Y’all remember a& d ointment!!! I love this info!

[@leed9480]

Interesting.

[@PhaseSkater]

whats the fresh cod liver place you mentioned? im also in the pnw and would love to try it. HATE BEEF LIVER!

[@russwasik7601]

I have chronic sinuses and I haven't had a problem in years however since I started taking vitamin a my sinuses have, anyone know why ?

[@umrumr9453]

You are right Vitamins A and D are essential to reinforce our immune system🦠 ; some of my favourite whole foods: liver, salmon, eggs, broccoli (too many to list here); use to supplement with CLO however, was afraid of getting too much due to consuming whole foods; however, if one doesn’t get enough thought, it’s a very good idea to supplement; thank you.

[@cheekytitaable]

Any resources or links to make sure those with renal insufficiency get enough vitamin A without causing issues? Love all your content! So well disseminated

[@elyeyi369]

Right? I've heard that high vitamin A can effect the kidneys or liver adversely.. wish he had mentioned something about that

[@cheekytitaable]

@@elyeyi369 totally! It’s so hard getting reliable info For CKD sufferers

[@TiMalice2009]

I’ve been testing.

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

I was always told its very hard to overdose on these things from food sources. It's seems to be supplements 99% of the time that causes these issues.

[@lisamonington369]

Cod Liver oil has an incredible amount of Vitamin A and D. How much do you recommend taking?

[@ryanv007]

Thank you for the video. What is your favorite way to get Vitamin A?

[@beckywood3]

I have a BCOM1 gene mutation and was recommended Vitamin A as a therapeutic treatment. BCOM1 converts beta carotene into retinol. FYI I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that destroys the thyroid, so very relevant info in this video, thanks!

[@johannadavis7594]

My story. One of my sons and I are not vexed. We got the virus. I had been taking vitamin D. C and zinc for many months prior. I've actually always taken vitamins. Our symptoms were relatively mild. My son who Is 25 symptoms were a little worse than mine. For example He had fatigue that I never experienced. In fact I carried on my days as I normally did. We both got it again from my other fully vex and boosted son who got it from a fully vexed and boosted friend. My unvexed son and I had very mild symptoms. They were a nasal drip and scratchy throat. Pretty similar to our inital symptoms when we got it the first time. The symptoms never progressed and after approximately 48 hours we both felt completely fine. My vexed son wasn't as lucky. While his symptoms were relatively mild they were worse than ours and lasted about a week.

[@carmenrosario5539]

Thanks!!! For all here, is Cod liver oil daily enough? I take 2 caps a day. And using Retinol creams daily , any difference? TIA!

[@dakaelo]

Could you do a video on remedies for seasonal allergies? Such a widespread problem that seems to be very poorly understood / have few effective solutions.

[@johncalla2151]

I've been able to get over my seasonal allergy problems but I'm not sure if it was supplementing with Vitamin D, A or C that did it. FWIW my Vitamin D levels were low before supplementing.

[@butch843]

Quercetin/ bromelain works for me with seasonal allergies. Start about April until the first freeze.

[@wendybratton7112]

Love the statement “virus” with that little picture of Dr Fauci in the bottom corner. Just too perfect

[@TheBodyScientist81]

Yep. I’ve known this for years.

[@ttg889]

Does anyone know why I get really bad muscle pain and dry eyes when I take Vitamin D3 supplement? My Vitamin D level is only 13. Doctor recommended to take 2,000 IU, but I can not tolerate even 1,000 IU. I have tried one that comes with K2. My doctor has no idea.....I'll get cancer from lack of Vitamin D someday....qq

[@kam0406]

How do you prepare cod livers? Do you season them?

[@muse3241]

Awesome video! Off topic question - I started using topical vitamin A {Tretinoin .05%} and it dries out my skin but I have to apply it sparingly. At the same time my eyes have gotten severely dry. Can this be related?

[@tazlj6776]

I got prescribed an acne cream from the doctors that contained synthetic retinol years ago. My skin got so dry my whole face was peeling off and was covered in flakes of skin (it was like this for at least a week) it only started to happen after using it for a few weeks. Retinol can be very harsh and irritating on the skin that's why they usually advice starting on a weaker form of retinol then build it up to get your skin used to it. I was reading up about it not long ago as I want to start using retinol products again. Hope this helps.

[@johnssiroid4439]

I have cirrhosis of the liver can I take food carotenoids supplements instead?

[@selenearteaga6865]

I’ve been searching for the optimal amounts of vitamin A to consume daily and all I can find is the RDA. We know rda are not optimal levels. Do you know of any studies that have researched the optimal levels?

[@stefanozebralight518]

I think the best thing is to take vitamin A along with D and K2. They work in synergy and by increasing the dose of vitamin D the doses of the others must also be increased. The toxicity threshold of vitamin A is related to the presence or absence of D and vice versa. To give an example, above a certain threshold zinc can also be toxic but if you add a little copper the toxicity disappears. Probably above a certain dose the cofactors become essential to avoid problems, the RDAs are just numbers that do not take into account the interactions between the various nutrients.

[@godofallgodswithnoothernam920]

I looked online recently on superhuman. An online supplement store, there's A vitamin A cream which provides transdermal vitamin A. Should we take this.

[@drip369]

I shared this video with three people so far

[@ChristopherNealBUSHIDO49ERS]

Already on it, baby baaaaaaaaby!

[@ribeyerick3600]

Carrots don’t have any vitamin A actually. Carrots are a good source of beta carotene, which the body can then convert to vitamin A. This is why it’s very common to see vegans with vitamin A deficiencies. The active form of A (retinol) is just not found in plants.

[@jdubmash]

It just makes me laugh when I hear cold and flu "season"

[@drip369]

I love liver! Thanks to my grandmother always cooking it when I was a child and she would get it cut thick like steak from butchers

[@47retta]

So what is the correct ratio of A to D?

[@HigherSelph]

What’s a good cod liver oil supplement? Seeing a lot of people recommending that over straight up vitamin A…

[@user-he8lq8ny3v]

The carotene compounds are bio similar but is NOT vitamin A

[@spunkycat88]

i know there's something in vitamin A for immunity after i finished my accutane. Before im having terrible cough almost 3times each year. During my low dose course, i didn't have any coughing episode or got Covid... 4 months after finishing accutane i got Covid and productive coughs came back again

[@Iron-Bridge]

Hence cod liver oil solution being part of my daily intake. I do feel the positive effects. I suspect all that Scott's emulsion my Mum fed me as a kid impacted my adulthood.

[@sergio_ra]

From what I read, Accutane (high doses of Retinol) was first developed as a drug for chemotherapy and later turned out to be helpful with acne.

[@BiggieCheese45]

The side effects of Vitamin A toxicity from Accutane is not good. I took that drug and regretted it. I suffered from dry eyes, mouth, and skin for over 5 years. All I had to do was simply change my diet and cut out all processed junk foods. It has taken me many years to finally get back to normal. The carnivore diet also helped me out a lot and has kept my severe cystic acne from coming back.

[@sergio_ra]

@@BiggieCheese45 I didn't have any major side effects and only stopped taking it after noticing my T levels dropping. Should have done keto/paleo from the beginning but too late now. My skin is much better than before though

[@BiggieCheese45]

@@bjoshua1980 I took Isotretinoin and went up as high as 50mg 3x a day for 2 months. It started at 10mg, 25mg, 40mg, and then 50mg. I took it for almost a year.

[@AP-nx6xo]

Is the Retin A face cream used in the body like a supplement would be?

[@trevorburgess8971]

Cod liver is amazing for natural Vitamin A