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10000iu retinylpalmitate a day-also eat vegetables containing vitamin a but it's beta carotene. i eat meat everyday-porc,steak,chicken -no liver.safe?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

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There is a lot of : controversy over taking vitamin A, I think just twice a week of beta carotene is sufficient especially if you are eating red meat

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

10000iu retinylpalmitate a day-also eat vegetables containing vitamin a but it's beta carotene. i eat meat everyday-porc,steak,chicken -no liver.safe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

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