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Do alfalfa leaves contain retinol ?

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Dr. William Weirs answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

It shouldn't: Retinol is an animal based Vitamin A. Alfalfa contains plant based precursors in the vitamin A family called carotenoids.

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Answered 11/11/2015

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