VITAMINS
Vitamin A (natural mixed carotenoids)
Natural mixed carotenoids provide vitamin A precursors that support vision, skin and immune function.
Also known as: mixed carotenoids, beta-carotene, provitamin A, Natural mixed carotenoids
At a glance
- Form
- Natural mixed carotenoids
- Category
- Vitamins
- In an apiece formula
- 5,000 IU a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- 700 mcg RAE (women), 900 mcg RAE (men) as vitamin A
- Upper limit
- No established UL for beta-carotene (the vitamin A UL applies to preformed vitamin A only)
- Studied for
- Immune support, Skin health*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Vitamin A and Carotenoids fact sheet
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave vitamin A out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Warfarin
- Other blood thinner
- Isotretinoin or another oral retinoid
Procedures
- Surgery
- Dental surgery
- Cosmetic surgery or injections
- Biopsy, epidural, nerve block or joint injection
- Egg retrieval, embryo transfer or egg freezing
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
Questions
How much vitamin A a day?
apiece formulas usually include 5,000 IU a day. The recommended intake for adults is 700 mcg RAE (women), 900 mcg RAE (men) as vitamin A. Upper limit: No established UL for beta-carotene (the vitamin A UL applies to preformed vitamin A only).
What is vitamin A used for?
Natural mixed carotenoids provide vitamin A precursors that support vision, skin and immune function. In apiece it is part of formulas for Immune support, Skin health.*
Who should be careful with vitamin A?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Warfarin; Other blood thinner; Isotretinoin or another oral retinoid; Surgery; Dental surgery; Cosmetic surgery or injections; Biopsy, epidural, nerve block or joint injection; Egg retrieval, embryo transfer or egg freezing; Pregnancy; Breastfeeding and others. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get vitamin A in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Vitamin A can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.