Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin A (vitamin A Palmitate)
For the body system: Eyes

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Vitamin A (including its form as vitamin A palmitate) is scientifically validated as essential for supporting eye health. Vitamin A is a critical component of the visual cycle, particularly in the retina. It is required for the synthesis of rhodopsin, a light-sensitive receptor protein in the rod cells of the eye, which enables vision in low-light conditions. Deficiency in vitamin A is a well-established cause of night blindness and can lead to more severe ocular problems, such as xerophthalmia and, in extreme cases, irreversible blindness. The World Health Organization recognizes vitamin A deficiency as a leading cause of preventable blindness in children globally.

Clinical studies have shown that supplementation with vitamin A can reverse night blindness and mitigate other symptoms of deficiency. Public health initiatives in developing countries often include vitamin A supplementation to reduce rates of visual impairment and blindness. In the context of a normal diet in developed countries, vitamin A deficiency is rare, but supplementation remains important where dietary intake is insufficient. Thus, the use of vitamin A (including vitamin A palmitate) to support the visual system is strongly backed by decades of biochemical research, epidemiological studies, and clinical trials.

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Other body systems supported by Vitamin A (vitamin A Palmitate)

Eyes
Immune System
Mucus Membranes
Reproductive System
Skin

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