Vitamin A

Vitamin A is an extremely important and easily deficient fat-soluble vitamin necessary for the human body to maintain normal metabolism and function. It is not a single compound, but a series of retinol derivatives including retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, retinyl acetate and retinyl palmitate. Vitamin A only exists in animals, and is found in large quantities in fish, especially cod liver oil. Plants do not contain vitamin A, but many vegetables and fruits contain provitamin A - carotene, which can be broken down into vitamin A in the small intestine. Vitamin A has a wide range of important physiological functions in the human body, and is essential for maintaining healthy vision, skin and mucosal integrity, immune function, growth and development, and reproduction.

Biological Functions

• Visual function. One of the most well-known functions of vitamin A is its role in supporting vision. Retinal, a form of vitamin A, combines with the opsin to form rhodopsin, which is a molecule necessary for color vision and seeing in low light conditions, allowing us to see objects clearly in low light conditions.
• Maintain the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes. Vitamin A is a coenzyme that regulates glycoprotein synthesis. It stabilizes the cell membrane of epithelial cells and maintains the integrity of their morphology and sound function.
• Immune function. Vitamin A can improve cellular immune function, promote the production of antibodies by immune cells, and promote the production of certain lymphokines by T lymphocytes. It can also promote the synthesis of immunoglobulins, which has an important impact on the body's immune function.
• Promote growth and development and maintain reproductive function. Vitamin A is important for proper growth and development, particularly in children. It is essential for cell differentiation, growth, and development of tissues such as skin, bones, and teeth. Adequate levels of vitamin A also support reproductive health and fertility.

Our Products

Alfa Chemistry has the ability to extract high-quality vitamin A from marine animals, and can also provide customers with a series of vitamin A products through chemical synthesis. The main products we provide are listed below:

Alfa Chemistry has a deep research foundation in the field of marine chemistry. We are always committed to providing customers with high-quality vitamin A, including retinol, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin A acetate, vitamin A acid and vitamin A aldehyde. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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