Brad Stanfield on Vitamin A
23 episodes · 38 references · 2022–2026
- Stanfield advocates topical retinoids (vitamin A derivatives) for skin health but warns against oral vitamin A supplementation due to mortality and cancer risks. - He personally uses retinoids nightly alongside daytime sunscreen as part of his skincare routine. - No discussion of oral vitamin A dosing or specific dietary intake recommendations.
Consumption
- Stanfield uses retinoid treatment every night as part of his personal skincare regimen. - He pairs retinoid use with daily sunscreen application. - No mention of oral vitamin A supplements or specific retinoid product/strength he uses.
Benefits
- Retinoids push skin cells to renew faster and produce more collagen. - They belong to a group of compounds derived from vitamin A that enhance skin cell function. - Benefits are specific to topical application for skin aging, not oral supplementation.
Best Practices
- Start at the lowest strength, using only every third or fourth night, then gradually increase frequency. - Apply retinoids at night just before bed to minimize irritation and sun sensitivity. - Stanfield recommends this slow-start approach to his patients to reduce side effects.
Cautions
- Research shows oral vitamin A and vitamin E may increase overall mortality rates. - Vitamin A supplementation is associated with increased lung cancer risk. - Stanfield's endorsement is limited to topical retinoids; he recommends against oral vitamin A supplements.
“Retinoids cause significant increases in collagen production, increased skin turnover, and improved blood supply.”
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“Retinoids first block the breakdown of collagen by the sun's UV rays and second, they help to stimulate the creation of new collagen.”
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“Retinoids are a form of vitamin A and these creams can make our skin cells more active, especially the ones that make new skin and collagen.”
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“A 2007 randomized clinical study comparing 0.4 percent of retinol lotion to a placebo found that there were significant improvements in the retinol treated skin with decreased fine lines and wrinkles.”
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“I strongly advise to use these creams at night and to always wear sunscreen during the day.”
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“The next thing I always recommend to my patients that I see in the clinic aside from sunscreen use is to use a retinoid cream particularly at night.”
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“It's generally recommended to use retinoids at night just before bed because they can cause irritation and increase sensitivity to the sun.”
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“It's recommended to use them at night because they can cause irritation and increase our sensitivity to the sun. Plus, retinoids can degrade in sunlight, making them ineffective.”
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“Ideally you don't want to have a multivitamin that's got vitamin A or E because there's troubling evidence that those supplements may increase death rates.”
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“Personally, I still would not supplement with vitamin A or E. We get plenty of that from our diet.”
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“The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against using these for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer.”
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“The answer is usually no. The reason has to do with the specific forms of retinoids used which aren't nearly as strong as the retinoids we've discussed.”
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