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Vitamin A content: 8,020 micrograms (mcg), 891% of the DV<\/p>\n
Serving size: 3 ounces (oz)<\/p>\n
Beef liver is one of the richest sources of vitamin A you can eat. Animal-based sources of vitamin A, like beef liver, contain the pre-formed \u201cactive\u201d vitamin A (retinol), which your body absorbs well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While eating beef liver is an efficient way to take in more vitamin A<\/a>, consistently eating large amounts of liver could lead to vitamin A toxicity. Stick to enjoying smaller portions of beef liver occasionally to prevent overconsumption of vitamin A.<\/p>\n 2. Carrots Credit: fcafotodigital \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n Vitamin A content: 846 mcg, 94% of the DV<\/p>\n Serving size: 1 cup, sliced and boiled<\/p>\n Carrots get their bright-orange color from pro-vitamin A carotenoids, like beta-carotene<\/a>. Plant-based foods contain vitamin A in the form of plant pigments called carotenoids, which your body must convert into the active form of vitamin A before they can be used for essential processes like vision and immune function.\u00a0<\/p>\n Carotenoids also have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Research shows that people with higher blood levels of pro-vitamin A carotenoids, like beta-carotene and alpha-carotene, are at a lower risk for developing health conditions like\u00a0age-related macular degeneration<\/a> and certain cancers.<\/p>\n 3. Spinach Credit: Westend61 \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n Vitamin A content: 943 mcg, 104.7% of the DV<\/p>\n Serving size: 1 cup, boiled<\/p>\n Spinach contains provitamin-A carotenoids, including beta-carotene. It also has other carotenoid antioxidants, like lutein and zeaxanthin, which work alongside pro-vitamin A carotenoids to support healthy vision.<\/p>\n Like beta-carotene, higher intake of lutein and zeaxanthin has been linked to a lower risk of age-related macular degeneration, making spinach an especially good choice for eye health<\/a>.<\/p>\n 4. Chicken Liver Credit: Stefan Tomic \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n Vitamin A content: 3,660 mcg, 406% of the DV<\/p>\n Chicken liver is a concentrated source of vitamin A. Since the vitamin A in chicken liver is pre-formed, your body can absorb and use it immediately, making it an efficient source for people who need more vitamin A in their diets<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Chicken livers can be enjoyed on their own, cooked by grilling or pan-frying, or pureed into a p\u00e2t\u00e9.\u00a0<\/p>\n A Fish Product With High Vitamin A<\/p>\n Cod liver oil<\/a> comes from fish but is technically a supplement. It is a concentrated source of vitamin A, providing 4,080 micrograms of vitamin A in 1 tablespoon, which is 453% of the DV. Humans and animals primarily store vitamin A in their livers, making liver and liver products, like cod liver oil, effective for boosting vitamin A levels.<\/p>\n How To Safely Get More Vitamin A<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n