Beta-Carotene (vitamin A source)

This is a non-toxic form of vitamin A (retinol). Beta-Carotene is converted in the body to vitamin A.

This phytonutrient and antioxidant defend cells from free radicals.

This general health vitamin aids in many metabolic functions.

Including:

Vision

Gene transcription

Immune function

Embryonic development and reproduction

Bone metabolism

Haematopoiesis

Skin and cellular health

Antioxidant activity

Recovery from exercise

Recommended dosage is typically 5,000-25,000 international units (IU) per day with fat-containing meals.

 

According to the wikipedia page, Vitamin A is found naturally in many foods:

 

• liver (turkey) (8058 μg)
• liver (beef, pork, fish) (6500 μg 722%), including cod liver oil
• liver (chicken) (3296 μg)
• dandelion greens (5588 IU 112%)[13]
• carrot (835 μg 93%)
• broccoli leaf (800 μg 89%) – According to USDA database broccoli florets have much less.[14]
• sweet potato (709 μg 79%)
• butter (684 μg 76%)
• kale (681 μg 76%)
• spinach (469 μg 52%)
• pumpkin (400 μg 41%)
• collard greens (333 μg 37%)
• Cheddar cheese (265 μg 29%)
• cantaloupe melon (169 μg 19%)
• egg (140 μg 16%)
• apricot (96 μg 11%)
• papaya (55 μg 6%)
• mango (38 μg 4%)
• pea (38 μg 4%)
• broccoli (31 μg 3%)
• milk (28 μg 3%)
• tomatoes