Vitamin A and Skin: Carrots, Leafy Greens, and Supplement Forms
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Carrots, sweet potatoes, and dark leafy greens provide carotenoids the body can convert into vitamin A. Eggs and dairy can provide preformed vitamin A.
What to try with food
Roast carrots or sweet potato and serve with a lentil salad and olive oil dressing. Use leafy greens in soups, omelets, or rice bowls.
What to know about supplements
On a supplement label, look for retinol or retinyl forms versus beta-carotene. High amounts of preformed vitamin A can be harmful, including during pregnancy, so check with your healthcare team before adding it.