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What it is

Essential nutrient

What it may be able to do / Potential benefits

  • Supports vision, immune system function, and skin health
  • Supports bone health*

Can be found in

Carrots, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens like spinach

How/Why SmartyPants Uses It

Common Forms (best to worst): retinyl acetate or retinyl palmitate (preformed vitamin A), beta-carotene (provitamin A) or a combination of preformed and provitamin A