113. Vitamin A Toxicity. How Much to Eat as Kids and During Pregnancy? The Science w/ Dr. Smith - Part 2

May 29, 2021

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In this 2nd part of a 2-part interview with Dr. Garrett Smith, we discuss the different forms of vitamin A and the body’s ability to absorb these nutrients.

You can view the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/6XR80Jgfhfg

We discuss he following in this 2-part episode:

Basics about Vitamin A
Can eating natural Vitamin A from foods, especially animal sources, be toxic?
Is vitamin A from supplements and food sources the same?
Is there a difference in toxicity between natural and synthetic forms of Vitamin A?
Does the body really turn food Vitamin A into the same chemicals as Accutane and Retin-A?
Is there a variation from person to person in terms of how susceptible one might be to Vitamin A toxicity?
How much liver should a pregnant woman eat?
How much liver should you eat for bone health?
How much liver should a baby eat?
What is the relationship between Vitamin A toxicity, insulin resistance, and thyroid function?
Weston A Price, Ray Peat and Nose to Tail Carnivores—what they all have in common
Zinc vs Vitamin A
Vitamin D vs Vitamin A

Citations discussed in episodes:

Video with Grant Genereux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OC4dwGp8Q0

Nutrition with Judy Liver Post: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/liver-and-risks-of-vitamin-a-toxicity/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3655980/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3356421/

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/vitamin-a-toxicosis-in-dogs

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PHloTw4T-flhCHWVZIyqiZWDJdFIBQA9IlyxhR_Zz4Y/htmlpresent

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323352147000317

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30514131/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30475970/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX_HU7FwxBU

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7189278/