Thorne Research – Vitamin A – 25,000 IU Pure Vitamin A Palmitate Supplement – 90 Capsules Thorne Research

★★★★☆ Vitamin A: Retinyl Palmitate vs Beta-CaroteneBeta-Carotene is a red-orange pigment found in carrots and also in other colorful vegetables. The human body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A (retinol). From food, beta-carotene is an essential nutrient and one perfectly safe to consume. But in its supplemental form, beta-carotene has been shown to possibly increase the risk of heart disease, from death of all causes, and to possibly increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers and non-smokers alike. Even so, beta-carotene is dubbed the ‘natural’ form of vitamin A.Retinyl palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A used by some vitamin manufacturers, and by food manufacturers to fortify low-fat and fat-free milk as well as certain cereals. It consists of the ester of retinol (one of the animal forms of vitamin A) combined with palmitic acid, which is a saturated fatty acid that is a major component of palm oil. Retinyl palmitate does not have the same cancer and mortality risks factors as beta-carotene, and is a more bioavailable (or easily absorbed) form of vitamin A. By all accounts, retinyl palmitate is the preferred form of supplemental vitamin A – yet it is not the natural form of the vitamin.Sadly, despite its health risks, many vitamin manufacturers will opt for beta-carotene and market their product as containing the ‘natural’ form of vitamin A, taking advantage of a keyword that attracts shoppers.Vitamin A is but one of many vitamins that is in fact more beneficial in its synthetic form.

★★★★★ I've had an issue with acne for a long time. I took Accutane in the past but my acne came back. I started spironolactone which has helped but I decided to try this as I was still getting small breakouts and I read it helps with gut healing. I also have Celiac disease so I thought it should be good to try my skin looks so good! My pores are smaller, skin smoother, no breakouts, just bright clear skin! 🙂 I'm amazed everyday since I started this. Not sure if it's helping to heal my gut too. But I won't miss a day of taking this. I've taken a lot of supplements and never really noticed such a difference so fast as with this one! This is an honest review. I paid full price for this item.

★★★★☆ I've only been using the product for a short time (less than a month) and don't have much to report yet. I do see that my skin is clearing up and not so dry. Hope with time to follow up with an update. I've only recently learned the importance of Vitamin A, Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 as keys to cells accepting other nutrients in the body to use in a beneficial way.