Bakuchiol Face Oil
53,00 AUD
Keep your vision sharp, even in low light.
Struggling to see in dim light? Did you know vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a central role in vision? It may help support eye health and skin when dietary intake is inadequate.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a central role in vision, especially seeing in dim light. It also helps maintain healthy skin, the lining of the airways and gut, and normal immune function. Vitamin A comes in two dietary forms: preformed vitamin A (retinol) from animal foods such as liver, eggs and dairy, and provitamin A carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, from orange and green vegetables. Most Australians get enough from food, but needs vary.
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Benefits & common uses
Benefits
- Helps maintain normal vision, including night vision.
- Helps maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes.
- Helps support normal immune system function.
- Helps maintain the health of the eyes.
- Helps relieve symptoms of low vitamin A when dietary intake is inadequate.
- Provides antioxidant support when taken as provitamin A carotenoids.
What people commonly use it for
- Poor night vision or dry eyes (Good clinical evidence when intake is low)
- Dry, rough skin (Good evidence that low vitamin A affects skin)
- Frequent feeling run down (Some clinical studies suggest benefit when intake is low)
- Eye comfort with long screen time (Early research only)
- Low dietary intake from restricted diets (Good clinical evidence)
Suggested to use alongside
- Zinc: Works with vitamin A for normal vision and skin
- Vitamin D: Another fat-soluble vitamin
- Vitamin E: Fat-soluble antioxidant
The science behind it
Vitamin A is the name for a group of compounds including retinol, retinal and retinoic acid. Each has a different job. In the retina, retinal combines with the protein opsin to form rhodopsin, the light-sensitive pigment that allows vision in low light. When light hits rhodopsin it changes shape and starts a nerve signal. Without enough vitamin A, rhodopsin is not replenished quickly, and one of the first signs is difficulty seeing in dim light.
Retinoic acid acts as a hormone-like messenger. It binds to nuclear receptors (RAR and RXR) and switches on genes that control cell growth and specialisation, which is why vitamin A is needed for skin, mucous membranes and normal immune cells.
Forms and absorption. Preformed vitamin A (retinyl palmitate or acetate) is absorbed efficiently with dietary fat and stored in the liver. Beta-carotene is converted to retinol only as needed, so it is much less likely to build up to excessive levels. The conversion rate varies between people.
Vitamin A is measured in micrograms of retinol activity equivalents (mcg RAE). The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the Australian Nutrient Reference Values set an upper limit of 3,000 mcg RAE per day for adults for preformed vitamin A. Because it is stored in the body, more is not better, and long-term high intake can cause problems.
Product details & ingredients
- Form: Oil
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. This information is general in nature and not medical advice. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Supplier ref: Bakuchiol Face Oil- Retinol Alternative- Natural Facial Skin Care Serum
Common questions
What does vitamin A do?
Vitamin A supports vision, particularly in low light, and helps maintain healthy skin, mucous membranes and normal immune function.
What is the difference between retinol and beta-carotene?
Retinol is preformed vitamin A found in animal foods and supplements. Beta-carotene is a plant pigment your body converts to vitamin A as needed.
What foods are high in vitamin A?
Liver, eggs, butter and cheese provide retinol. Carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, spinach and kale provide beta-carotene.
When is the best time to take vitamin A?
Take it with a meal that contains some fat, as vitamin A is fat-soluble and is absorbed better that way.
How much vitamin A is too much?
The upper limit for preformed vitamin A in adults is 3,000 mcg RAE a day from all sources. Do not exceed the dose on the label.
Can I take vitamin A with vitamin D?
Yes. Both are fat-soluble and are often combined, for example in cod liver oil. Keep total vitamin A within the upper limit.
Safety
Do not take vitamin A supplements containing retinol during pregnancy or if planning pregnancy unless advised by a healthcare professional, as excess can harm the developing baby. Avoid high doses long term, which can affect the liver and bones. Check with your practitioner if you smoke, drink heavily or use retinoid medicines, including some acne treatments.
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