The Solgar Dry Vitamin A 5000 IU is a dietary supplement in tablets, with 1502μg RE vitamin A per tablet, i.e., 5000 IU, in the form of palmitic retinol. This amount corresponds to 188% of the Recommended Daily Allowance. The package contains 100 tablets, so it covers approximately 100 days at the recommended dose of one tablet.
It is aimed at adults who want vitamin A in an immediately usable form and in a dry tablet instead of a soft oil capsule. It is suitable for vegetarians and vegans, as the retinol here does not come from animal sources, and for those who avoid soy, lactose, or gluten.
Vitamin A is fat-soluble and reaches the body in two forms. The first is the preformed retinol, found in animal foods such as liver and dairy products. The second is beta carotene, the provitamin that gives fruits and vegetables their orange and yellow color. The main difference is practical: retinol is used directly, while beta carotene must first be converted into retinol in the body.
This conversion is not the same for everyone. It depends on genetics, nutritional status, and the amount of fat accompanying the meal, since without fat, the absorption of carotenoids is limited. Therefore, a preparation that provides direct retinol offers a more predictable intake. Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision, normal mucous membranes and skin, normal functioning of the immune system, normal iron metabolism, and the process of cellular specialization.*
According to the product presentation by Solgar, one tablet per day contributes to the following:
The above statements are attributed to the producer and correspond to approved health claims for vitamin A.
The term 'dry' in the name refers to the form of the preparation. Vitamin A is fat-soluble and is usually available in soft capsules with an oily content. Here it has been incorporated into a dry base with acacia gum, corn starch, and sucrose, so that it can be compressed into a tablet. This choice is beneficial for those who do not want gelatin or oil capsules, and makes the product suitable for a plant-based diet.
The dose of 5000 IU, i.e., 1502μg retinol equivalents, is high in relation to the Recommended Daily Allowance and reaches 188% of it. Since vitamin A is fat-soluble and accumulates in the liver, exceeding the recommended dose is not without consequences. One tablet per day is the manufacturer's guideline and should not be exceeded. The composition also includes L-ascorbic acid as an antioxidant for the stability of the retinol.
It suits adults who follow a strict plant-based diet and have limited sources of preformed vitamin A, since it is mainly found in animal foods. It suits those who prefer tablets instead of oily capsules. It suits people with intolerances or avoidances, as the producer states that it contains no wheat, gluten, soy, dairy, lactose, yeast, or salt. It also suits those who want a single-ingredient preparation with a clear dose, rather than a multivitamin.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. It is not intended to address eye or skin conditions, which require evaluation by a doctor.
Main ingredients per 1 tablet: Vitamin A (as palmitic retinol, 5000 IU) 1502μg RE, 188% of the Recommended Daily Allowance.
Other ingredients: calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, sucrose, acacia gum, corn starch, L-ascorbic acid (antioxidant), magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, xanthan gum, palmitic retinol.
Free from: salt, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products, lactose, preservatives, artificial flavors, and colors. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, with kosher certification.
Form: dry tablets
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 tablet per day, preferably with meals.
The package of 100 tablets is sufficient for about 100 days, i.e., a little over three months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Warning: the product contains vitamin A and should not be taken by pregnant women or women planning a pregnancy without medical advice. The same applies during breastfeeding. If you are taking medication, especially retinoids, or have a liver condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Do not combine with other preparations high in vitamin A without professional advice. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
You get 1502μg RE, i.e., 5000 IU, which corresponds to 188% of the Recommended Daily Allowance.
Beta carotene must be converted into retinol by the body, at a rate that varies from person to person. Here the vitamin is already given as retinol.
Because the fat-soluble vitamin has been incorporated into a dry base to become a tablet, instead of being available in a soft oil capsule.
No, without medical advice. The producer explicitly states that the product should not be taken by pregnant women without a doctor's recommendation.
No. The guideline is one tablet per day and vitamin A accumulates in the body, so exceeding the dose is not recommended.
Yes, the producer states that the product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians, with no ingredients of animal origin.
About 100 days, since one tablet is taken per day.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a human disease.
Main ingredients per tablet: Vitamin A (as palmitic retinol, 5000 IU) 1502μg RE, 188% of the Reference Intake.
Other ingredients: calcium phosphate acid, microcrystalline cellulose, sucrose, acacia gum, corn starch, L-ascorbic acid (antioxidant), magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, xanthan gum, palmitic retinol.
Free from: salt, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products, lactose, preservatives, artificial flavors and colors. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, with kosher certification.
Form: dry tablets
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 tablet daily, preferably with meals.
The 100 tablet package is sufficient for about 100 days, i.e. a little more than three months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Caution: the product contains vitamin A and should not be taken by pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant without medical advice. The same applies during breastfeeding. If you are taking medication, especially retinoids, or have liver disease, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Do not combine with other high-vitamin A formulations without specialist advice. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
