Vitamin A

Each product in this category contains vitamin A at a level that meets the condition of its authorised claims. Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision, normal skin and normal mucous membranes, to the normal function of the immune system and to normal iron metabolism, and vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation. Each gives 800µg of vitamin A a day, so choose one of them at a time; the NHS advises: “If you’re pregnant, avoid taking supplements containing vitamin A, including fish liver oil supplements (such as cod liver oil).”