Liquid Emulsified Vitamin A

Retinyl palmitate supplying 20,000 IU
1 oz, Code 294, $33.95

Vitamin A (retinol) is a yellow, fat-soluble solid terpene alcohol obtained from some carotenoids by conversion in the liver where it is stored. While carotenoids are widely distributed in such foods as green and yellow vegetables, retinol is not found in any vegetable sources, but is concentrated in egg yolks and the livers of many animals. Vitamin A, either from animal sources or synthesized in our own liver, is essential for growth and protection from various diseases. Vitamin A and its analogs have shown the ability to help inhibit cancer cell proliferation and help in returning to normal growth patterns. Its inhibitory effects are especially potent against leukemia and certain head and neck cancers.

Beta-carotene is the most potent precursor to vitamin A, but its conversion to vitamin A in the body is limited by a feedback system. Beta-carotene is also an important antioxidant in its own right and one that can only build up to toxic levels in rare circumstances. Beta-carotene has been shown to help prevent heart disease. One study has shown that for certain lifestyles (i.e., smokers) supplemental intake of too much beta-carotene in the absence of other carotenoids and antioxidants (such as at least 400 IU/day of vitamin E) may be harmful.

Caution:
- Sufficiently high chronic doses of vitamin A from animal sources can build to toxic levels.

- While beta-carotene is not toxic for healthy people and cannot cause a toxic buildup of vitamin A, those with liver disease should not take large doses.

Cancer patients whose doctors will not prescribe vitamin A analog drugs often turn to a Liquid Emulsified Vitamin A. Vitamin A and its analogs have shown the ability to help inhibit cancer cell proliferation and help in returning to normal growth patterns. Its inhibitory effects may be especially potent against leukemia and certain head and neck cancers.

Anyone taking very high doses of vitamin A for cancer or any other reason should do so under the care of a physician, and should be on the lookout for symptoms of vitamin A toxicity.

The following are common symptoms of vitamin A overdose that should be watched for in cancer patients taking high doses of any vitamin A product:
-Headaches
-Dizziness
-Blurred vision
-Joint pain
-Dry lips
-Scaly, dry skin
-Excessive hair loss

Blood tests showing elevated liver enzymes may be a sign of vitamin A overdose. If any of these symptoms appear, discontinue using vitamin A until the symptoms disappear, and then resume vitamin A therapy at a much lower dosage. The cancer patient faces a dilemma in attempting to use the maximum dose of vitamin A to fight his or her cancer, while trying to avoid vitamin A toxicity. Those with thyroid cancer should avoid vitamin A.

1 drop (45 mg) contains:
Retinyl palmitate supplying 20,000 IU of vitamin A in a liquid base.

Other ingredients: vegetable oil and polysorbate

Dosage and use
- One drop daily is suggested for healthy people.

- This product is most effectively utilized when taken with fat-containing, low fiber meals.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease