Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A

• The body can get vitamin A from an antioxidant in plants called beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is abundant in orange fruits and vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes and in leafy green vegetables such as spinach.
  
  

Animal Sources of Vitamin A

• Vitamin A is found in some of the following animal-based foods: fish oil, eggs, milk and cheese.
  
  

Too Much of a Good Thing

• Getting enough vitamin A promotes good eye health. However, getting too much is dangerous and results in a condition called hypervitaminosis A, that causes the skin to turn orange.
  
  

How Much Vitamin A to Eat

• Adult males need about 900 micrograms per day. Adult women need about 700 micrograms every day.
  
  

Balanced Diets

• Eating a balanced diet and taking a multivitamin each day will ensure that one gets enough vitamin A. Always talk to your doctor before taking vitamin supplements.