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The vitamin I mentioned has Vitamin A as beta carotene. They call this type of vitamin A is called a pro-formed vitamin from plant pigments that the body converts into vitamin A. Preformed vitamin A are primarily retinoids. Both are found in the foods we eat. The concern is that too much vitamin A can be toxic….not sure at what level.

In todays world it probably is rare that someone has a vitamin A deficiency which can lead to blindness but it may be a concern in some really poor undeveloped areas. I agree we get enough in our diet and I would advise people to check their vitamins…especially those multi vitamins. That’s why I get most of my vitamins from a reputable company. And most of what I get are targeted specifically for certain things…like Vitamin D3 and K2 for osteoporosis. I always check for the addition of other vitamins which some pharmaceutical companies seem to add for no apparent reason.

I think a lot of us take more than one vitamin daily and we should check for the addition of duplicates in all the formularies. There’s just too many vitamins out there…I’m waiting for a vitamin for a hang nail lol. It’s big business for pharmaceutical companies and any other small company that decides to go in to the vitamin business along with selling makeup and shoes…..really.

But, I think we are getting smarter about these things….at least I hope so.

FL Mary