Vitamin A Supplements: Forms, Labels & Evidence

Compare the exact preparation and labeled serving

Cataplex A declares beta-carotene vitamin A in mcg RAE. Cataplex A-C combines a different vitamin A amount with vitamin C. RAE is a vitamin-activity unit; do not compare it directly with an extract weight or assume that every product called vitamin A contains retinol.

The amounts below reproduce the inspected manufacturer online panel. They describe labeled servings, not an individualized regimen. Confirm your selected package and review the full ingredient list and dietary attributes on the product page.

Declared manufacturer amounts checked October 14, 2026; compare the exact selected package
Product	Declared serving facts	Important distinction
Cataplex® AView product →	Declared serving factsEach Serving Size (2 Tablets) contains: Vitamin A (as Beta-carotene) 900 mcg RAE. Proprietary Blend 568 mg: Organic carrot, organic sweet potato, calcium lactate, defatted wheat germ, bovine kidney, organic oat flour, nutritional yeast, rice bran, magnesium citrate, organic alfalfa (aerial parts), d-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E sunflower), ascorbic acid, and sunflower lecithin.	Important distinctionRecorded dietary attributes: Not gluten-free; Contains wheat. Read the complete Cataplex® A ingredient list and current package. The serving facts describe this formula; a shared ingredient does not make it equivalent to another product.
Cataplex® A-CView product →	Declared serving factsEach Serving Size (2 Tablets) contains: Vitamin A 450 mcg RAE, Vitamin C 11 mg. Proprietary Blend 490 mg: Calcium lactate, organic carrot, organic sweet potato, bovine adrenal, bovine kidney, echinacea angustifolia (root), echinacea purpurea (root), nutritional yeast, magnesium citrate, organic alfalfa (aerial parts), organic alfalfa (aerial parts) juice powder, organic buckwheat (aerial parts) juice powder, organic buckwheat flour, organic reishi mushroom powder, organic shiitake mushroom powder, veal bone, bovine bone, defatted wheat germ, organic oat flour, sunflower lecithin, d-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E sunflower), and rice bran.	Important distinctionRecorded dietary attributes: Contains wheat. Read the complete Cataplex® A-C ingredient list and current package. The serving facts describe this formula; a shared ingredient does not make it equivalent to another product.

References: WSNC Cataplex® A recorded label details ↗ · WSNC Cataplex® A-C recorded label details ↗ · Vitamin A and Carotenoids - Health Professional Fact Sheet ↗

What the ingredient evidence can establish

Vitamin A supports normal vision, immune function and cell development. Correcting an inadequate intake is a different question from adding extra vitamin A when needs are already met. Food sources and medical history belong in that assessment.

NIH describes different absorption and safety considerations for preformed vitamin A and provitamin A carotenoids. Trials of high-dose beta-carotene in smokers do not justify general prevention claims or automatically establish the effects of a lower-amount combination formula.

References: Vitamin A and Carotenoids - Health Professional Fact Sheet ↗

Review suitability, medicines and the whole formula

Excess preformed vitamin A can be harmful, particularly during pregnancy. Smokers and people with asbestos exposure should discuss beta-carotene supplements with their clinician. Review multivitamins and liver-containing products for overlap rather than increasing a complete formula to reach a nutrient target.

Ask which vitamin A form is appropriate, whether intake is actually inadequate, and how much the entire daily supplement routine supplies. A vitamin A declaration does not establish that a formula treats an eye condition.

References: WSNC Cataplex® A recorded label details ↗ · WSNC Cataplex® A-C recorded label details ↗ · Vitamin A and Carotenoids - Health Professional Fact Sheet ↗

Prepare a focused practitioner conversation

Bring the selected label, your reason for considering vitamin a, and a list of medicines and other supplements. Compare the intended outcome with the specific preparation studied, and agree how suitability and any benefit will be assessed.

Manufacturer suggested-use text checked for these products: Cataplex® A: Two tablets per day, or as directed. Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Cataplex® A-C: Two tablets per meal, or as directed. Warning: If pregnant, nursing, or have any health condition, consult your health care professional before using this product. Caution in using this product if allergic to plants of the daisy family. Keep out of reach of children.

These are separate product instructions, not one combined supplement schedule. Keep the current package directions with your practitioner plan; ingredient research does not override manufacturer labeling.

References: WSNC Cataplex® A recorded label details ↗ · WSNC Cataplex® A-C recorded label details ↗ · Vitamin A and Carotenoids - Health Professional Fact Sheet ↗

Protocol label reading

These kits contain a product compared in this guide. That ingredient match does not establish effects for the complete kit or individual suitability. Review all components with your practitioner.

Common questions

How should I compare vitamin a supplement labels?

Cataplex A declares beta-carotene vitamin A in mcg RAE. Cataplex A-C combines a different vitamin A amount with vitamin C. RAE is a vitamin-activity unit; do not compare it directly with an extract weight or assume that every product called vitamin A contains retinol.

Does ingredient research prove the complete formula works?

NIH describes different absorption and safety considerations for preformed vitamin A and provitamin A carotenoids. Trials of high-dose beta-carotene in smokers do not justify general prevention claims or automatically establish the effects of a lower-amount combination formula.

What should I discuss before considering vitamin a?

Excess preformed vitamin A can be harmful, particularly during pregnancy. Smokers and people with asbestos exposure should discuss beta-carotene supplements with their clinician. Review multivitamins and liver-containing products for overlap rather than increasing a complete formula to reach a nutrient target.

Evidence and product label sources

WSNC label links below present recorded Standard Process product information on our site. Noncommercial references explain ingredients, evidence limits and safety; they do not verify every formula amount or establish a treatment outcome for a finished product or protocol. The referenced organizations do not endorse this store.

Manufacturer nutrition-panel amounts shown here were checked October 14, 2026. Confirm the current packaging, directions and dietary information before use. Your healthcare practitioner can help assess individual suitability.

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