Found In: Milk, eggs, and fish

Form: Retinyl Acetate

Source: Vitamin A Acetate

Supplier: DSM

Final Location of Manufacturing: Sisseln, Switzerland

Functions:

• Immune function
• Vision support
• Healthy skin
• Thyroid function

Retinyl Acetate, a preformed and bioavailable version of Vitamin A, is readily used by the body without needing to be converted, making it a highly effective option. It is otherwise found in animal foods, especially liver and dairy products.

In contrast, Beta Carotene—the form of Vitamin A found in plants—is often poorly absorbed and inefficiently converted into its active form. Many women also have a genetic variation that prevents this conversion altogether, making Retinyl Acetate a more reliable choice.