What is the daily recommended amount of vitamin A?

Answer 1

Vitamin A is an essential fat soluble for humans and promotes good eyesight (helps us see in the dark) aids in the cells of the skin and mucous membranes (lining inside the body) aids in keeping a stronger immune system and strengthens bone and may reduce the risk of certain cancers. The recommended dose for for men is 1,000 micrograms of RE per day and for women 800 micrograms RE per day. It is better to get Vitamin A by diet as sometimes some people have a low tolerance to it or take too large a dose (or the supplement you buy may be too high for each individual.) It is harmful and can cause, fatty liver, weakness, headaches, anorexia, vomiting, fatigue, dry skin and birth defects among pregnant women. Diet is the best way to go and the richest foods in Vitamin A are liver Vitamin A is stored in the liver), fish liver oils, milk, milk products, butter and eggs. Vitamin A is also found in turnip greens, bok choy, mustard greens, romaine lettuce, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, butternut squash, deep orange fruits and all dark green vegetables and some fats should be introduced along with it. Steaming instead of boiling the vegetables is best to keep the nutrients in and the vegetables should be 'just cooked' and not over done.

Answer 2

In micrograms (scientific symbol: ug), it differs for men 1,000 ug women 800 ug children 500 ug Age is also a factor. See chart on Related Link below the following advertisements

Answer 3

500, 800 and 1000 micrograms for children, females and males respectively.
The daily recommended intake of vitamin A is 900 micrograms. This is what is recommended for adults in the recommended dietary allowance.

Answer 4

The recommended dosage (dietary intake) of vitamin A is 900 ug. ie 0.9 mg. But as all the intaken vitamin A may not be absorbed, taking a greater amount is advised. Any amount upto 3000 ug can be safely taken.

Answer 5

it's 800 micrograms and in grams it's 0.0008 (:

(divided by a million) :L

Answer 6

CHILDREN:25OO-3300 IU = 500-600 ugADULT MALES:5000 IU =1000 ugADULT FEMALES:4000 IU = 800 ug

Answer 7

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin A is 1.0 mg/day for the adult man and 0.8 mg/day for the adult woman

Answer 8

The recommended daily amount of vitamin A is 900 micrograms (mcg) for adult men and 700 mcg for adult women. Feel free to check out my profile for another way to lose weight.