Vitamin A tablets...?

Question

i have started using blackmores skin support tablets for acne which contains vitamin A, i got told of somebody that you cant take vitamin A tablets all the time because it builds up in your body. is this true? and what happens if i dont stop taking them? and is there any advice on what is good to take that wont harm me?

i also have a heart condition and am not sure if this will affect it.

Answer 1

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin.All fat soluble vitamins[vitamin A,D,E,K] can build up in the body and cause side effects.The water soluble vitamins can be excreted in the urine and hence,safer,even when taken in large doses.Vitamin A when taken in excess daily can cause liver and bone damage,hair loss,vomitting,double vision,headaches and other abnormalities.As for your heart condition,it should be safe as long as you dont exceed the daily limit.

Answer 2

I believe the max amount of Vitamin A you should have in a day shouldn't exceed 10,000IU. Any large amount of supplementation isn't good as it's above the amount found naturally in your body or in foods that produce it naturally. Vitamin A is good for your skin as well as zinc. Try to find a product that has a lower amount of Vitamin A since you will be taking it daily anyway.