SAFETY OF VITAMIN A

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·    Taken in excess, vitamin A can lead to toxicity because it is stored in the liver. However, it still has a high safety margin in that regular daily intake generally has to exceed 7,500 mcg in women and 9,000 mcg in men before toxic effects are experienced. Vitamin A toxicity is usually fully reversible.  The vitamin A intake of pregnant women should not exceed 3,300 mcg per day (from food and supplements combined) unless directed by a health care professional.