Buy Vitamin A – for Vision & Immune System

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Buy Vitamin A – a Fat-Soluble Vitamin as Retinol & Provitamin

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and one of the essential micronutrients. It occurs in two forms: as directly available retinol of animal origin and as plant-based provitamin A (beta-carotene), which the body can convert. In this category, you'll find Vitamin A supplements from Scheunengut – some as a pure substance, some combined with other micronutrients, vegan and lab-tested.

Origin & Extraction

Plant-based provitamin A is often obtained from carotene-rich raw materials such as algae, carrots or palm oil. Beta-carotene is the best-known of the carotenoids, which also include lutein and zeaxanthin. Retinol forms, by contrast, come from animal sources.

Standardisation & Format

The content is given in micrograms of retinol equivalent (µg RE) or in International Units (IU). Vitamin A is available as a capsule, drops or powder, often combined with other fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin D and Vitamin E or as part of a multivitamin.

What to Look for When Buying

Transparently declared content in µg RE or IU
Origin: retinol or plant-based beta-carotene
Vegan, without unnecessary additives
Independently lab-tested quality

Vitamin A at Scheunengut

We rely on clearly declared raw materials, bottled in Germany and lab-tested. Related are other members of the Vitamins & Minerals category. This way, you'll find the right supplement for your needs.

Häufige Fragen zu Vitamin A

What is vitamin A good for?

Vitamin A is a real all-rounder among the fat-soluble vitamins. It contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and normal skin and mucous membranes, supports the normal function of the immune system, and is involved in normal iron metabolism. This makes it one of the micronutrients that underpin several fundamental body functions at once.

What's the difference between retinol and beta-carotene?

Retinol is the directly available form of vitamin A and comes from animal sources. Beta-carotene, on the other hand, is a plant-based provitamin that your body converts into vitamin A as needed. It belongs to the carotenoid family and is usually obtained from carotene-rich raw materials such as algae or carrots. Vegan products therefore rely on beta-carotene.

What should I look for when buying vitamin A?

Look for a clear content stated in micrograms of retinol equivalent (µg RE), and check which form is included – retinol or plant-based beta-carotene. Our products at Scheunengut are lab-tested, bottled in Germany, and free from unnecessary additives. That way, you know exactly what's inside and in what amount.

What forms does vitamin A come in?

Vitamin A is available as a capsule, tablet, powder, or drop. At Scheunengut, you'll find it both as a pure nutrient and sensibly combined with other micronutrients. Since it's fat-soluble, it works best alongside a meal that contains some fat – an easy point to factor in when taking it.