Rhonda Patrick

Rhonda Patrick on Vitamin A

4 episodes · 4 references · 2014–2020

Based on dated public statements, not confirmation of use today.

Rhonda Patrick has discussed Vitamin A on their podcast. Referenced across 4 episodes with 4 total references.

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Benefits (1)

“Systematic reviews and meta-analysis of trials in children with vitamin A report reduced all-cause mortality and improved symptoms of acute pneumonia.”

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Best practices (1)
Best practiceVitamin A6:19

“People that have these cluster of gene polymorphisms in the BCMO1 gene can increase their dietary intake of animal products which are high in vitamin A or can supplement with the active form of vitamin A, not beta-carotene.”

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Cautions (2)

“Individuals that are at a high risk for lung cancer due to excessive smoking or asbestos exposure should actually avoid high doses of vitamin A supplementation because it's been shown to actually accelerate carcinogenesis.”

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“A good percentage of the population has a gene polymorphism that doesn't allow them to convert beta-carotene into retinol.”

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