Vit A

Vitamin A

Supports skin health, vision and boosts your immune system

Daily Target:

700 micrograms (µg) for men / 600 µg for women

Vitamin A is a versatile nutrient that plays a few crucial roles in your body. It comes in two main forms: one is ready-to-use and found in foods like eggs, yogurt, and oily fish. The other is found in colourful plants — think carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach—and your body cleverly converts it into the form it needs. While it's a vital nutrient, it's best to get your Vitamin A from a balanced diet rather than high-dose supplements, as your body stores it for later use.

Good sources

1 carrot

Carrot
Vit A

provides

835 µg

1 egg

Egg
Vit A

provides

70 µg

1/2 a mango

Mango
Vit A

provides

54 µg

15 spinach leaves

Spinach
Vit A

provides

281 µg

1 sweet potato

Sweet potatoes
Vit A

provides

960 µg

What the research says

🇬🇧Learn about vitamin A's key role in your health, the best food sources, and the daily amount to aim for.NHS: vitamin A guidance

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