We often speak of “vitamin A” as if it were a single ingredient. In reality, it's a group of compounds under the same name. There are two main families: :
- Retinol, the active, animal form, directly assimilated by the body. This is the form the body uses effortlessly to support vision, skin, the immune system, etc.
- Conversely, beta-carotene (found in carrots, spinach...) is a provitamin A. It must first be converted into retinol by the liver to become active.
The problem? This conversion process varies from one individual to another, depending on age, nutritional status and certain genetic factors. In particular, it depends on the efficiency of the BCMO1 enzyme(1)(2).
In other words, not everyone assimilates beta-carotene in the same way, which can lead to inadequate intake.
Our RETINOL CELL directly provides the form the body can use, without relying on random conversion.