CanPrev Vitamin A Drops 10,000 IU | 15mL Liquid
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| Serving | 1 drop daily (adults 19 years and older) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80086822 |
| Quality Standards | Made in Canada |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- SUPPORTS VISION AND NIGHT VISION: 10,000 IU of vitamin A (all-trans retinyl palmitate) in every drop - a factor in the maintenance of good health that helps maintain eyesight and night vision.
- HELPS MAINTAIN IMMUNE FUNCTION: Vitamin A helps maintain immune function as part of the maintenance of good health.
- SUPPORTS SKIN, BONE AND TEETH HEALTH: Vitamin A supports skin health and helps in the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.
- MCT OIL BASE FOR ABSORPTION: Vitamin A is a fat-soluble nutrient suspended in a medium chain triglyceride (coconut) oil base, designed to support its absorption.
- SIMPLE, PRECISE DOSING: One drop delivers the full 10,000 IU (3,022 mcg RAE) dose for adults, per the label's recommended use, dispensed with an easy-to-use dropper. Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free and soy-free; each 15ml bottle provides a 450-day supply at one drop a day.
Product Description
Vitamin A Drops 10,000 IU - MCT Oil Base - 450-Day Supply
10,000 IU (3,022 mcg RAE) of vitamin A (all-trans retinyl palmitate) in every tasteless drop, suspended in a medium chain triglyceride (coconut) oil base designed to support absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin. A factor in the maintenance of good health, vitamin A helps maintain immune function, eyesight and night vision, and supports skin, bone and teeth health. Licensed Natural Health Product. NPN 80086822. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80086822.
10 000 UI (3 022 mcg EAR) de vitamine A (palmitate de rétinyle tout-trans) dans chaque goutte sans saveur, en suspension dans une base d'huile de triglycérides à chaîne moyenne (noix de coco) conçue pour favoriser l'absorption de cette vitamine liposoluble. Facteur dans le maintien d'une bonne santé, la vitamine A aide à maintenir la fonction immunitaire, la vue et la vision nocturne, et soutient la santé de la peau, des os et des dents. Produit de santé naturel homologué. NPN 80086822.
One Drop, Full-Strength Vitamin A
10,000 IU Vitamin A (Palmitate) per Drop - Vegan, Made in Canada
MCT Oil Base for Fat-Soluble Absorption
Vitamin A is fat-soluble and relies on a lipid carrier for absorption - this formula uses medium chain triglycerides from coconut oil rather than a water or powder base.
One Drop, Precise 10,000 IU Dosing
Each drop delivers the full 10,000 IU (3,022 mcg RAE) dose from an easy-to-use dropper - no capsules or tablets to swallow, and no counting or splitting doses.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
One medicinal ingredient, one job - here's what's inside every drop of CanPrev Vitamin A Drops.
Vitamin A (all-trans retinyl palmitate)
A fat-soluble vitamin that is a factor in the maintenance of good health, helping maintain immune function, eyesight and night vision, and supporting skin, bone and teeth health.
10,000 IU (3,022 mcg RAE) per drop
CanPrev Vitamin A Drops: Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts
- Vitamin A (all-trans retinyl palmitate) per drop10,000 IU (3,022 mcg RAE)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Non-medicinal ingredients: Medium chain triglycerides (from coconut), d-alpha tocopherol. Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free; no dairy, soy, wheat, sugar, or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Recommended Use or Purpose: A factor in the maintenance of good health. Helps to maintain immune function. Helps to maintain eyesight and night vision. Supports skin health. Helps in the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.
Recommended Dose: Adults (19 years and older) - take 1 drop per day, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Shake well before use. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Cautions and Warnings: Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.
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- Vitamine A (palmitate de rétinyle tout-trans) par goutte10,000 IU (3,022 mcg RAE)
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Ingrédients non médicinaux : Triglycérides à chaîne moyenne (de noix de coco), d-alpha tocophérol. Végétalien, sans OGM, sans gluten; sans produits laitiers, soya, blé, sucre, ni colorants, arômes ou agents de conservation artificiels.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Facteur dans le maintien d'une bonne santé. Aide à maintenir la fonction immunitaire. Aide à maintenir la vue et la vision nocturne. Soutient la santé de la peau. Aide au développement et au maintien d'os et de dents sains.
Posologie recommandée : Adultes (19 ans et plus) - prendre 1 goutte par jour, ou selon les directives d'un professionnel de la santé. Bien agiter avant usage. Ne pas dépasser la dose recommandée.
Mises en garde : Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Garder hors de la portée des enfants.
NPN 80086822
Support eyesight, night vision, skin and immune function with one drop a day
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy CanPrev Vitamin A Drops
10,000 IU of vitamin A (palmitate) in an MCT oil base, one drop a day - premium CanPrev quality.
Full 10,000 IU dose, one drop
Each drop delivers the complete 10,000 IU (3,022 mcg RAE) dose of vitamin A (all-trans retinyl palmitate) - no counting or splitting doses.
MCT oil base, not water or powder
Vitamin A is fat-soluble - this formula suspends it in a medium chain triglyceride (coconut) oil base to support absorption.
Simple, clean formula
Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and free from dairy, soy, wheat and sugar.
Licensed, made in Canada
A licensed Natural Health Product made in Canada. NPN 80086822.
Inside every drop
10,000 IU (3,022 mcg RAE) of vitamin A (all-trans retinyl palmitate) in a tasteless, fast-absorbing MCT oil base - one drop, once a day.
How to use it
Shake well before use
Shake the bottle well, then dispense the drop directly into the mouth using the dropper, or add to a smoothie, water, or food.
Take 1 drop daily
Adults (19 years and older): take 1 drop per day, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Take it at a consistent time
For steady daily vitamin A intake, take your drop at a consistent time each day.
Ask a health care practitioner if pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication
This is a high-potency dose (10,000 IU per drop). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, are breastfeeding, are taking any medication, or have a medical condition - and do not exceed the recommended dose.
What the research says about vitamin A
Educational summaries of published research on vitamin A (retinol/retinyl palmitate); not product-specific claims. CanPrev Vitamin A Drops' claim is the authorized use under NPN 80086822.
Review: retinoic acid shapes gut-homing and regulatory T cell responses in immune homeostasis
A review of the vitamin A metabolite retinoic acid described its role in inducing gut-homing molecules on T and B cells and promoting regulatory T cells and immune tolerance, while noting retinoic acid can also promote inflammatory responses depending on the local microenvironment.
ReviewReview: intestinal dendritic cells use vitamin A-derived retinoic acid to shape gut immune tolerance
A review of intestinal dendritic cells described their distinctive ability to produce retinoic acid from vitamin A and use it to generate regulatory T cells and imprint gut-homing on activated T cells, shaping the balance between tolerance and inflammation in the gut.
ReviewReview: vitamin A deficiency is among the micronutrient gaps that undermine oral vaccine effectiveness
A review of nutrition and oral vaccine efficacy identified deficiencies in zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D and iron as factors that compromise intestinal epithelial homeostasis, antigen presentation and antibody responses, undermining oral vaccine performance especially in low-resource settings.
ReviewSystematic review: vitamin A deficiency still causes vision-threatening xerophthalmia in children in high-income countries
A systematic review of 61 pediatric cases across high-income countries found vitamin A deficiency caused a spectrum of ocular damage from night blindness alone to corneal ulceration and scarring, most often linked to restrictive diets, and frequently missed or delayed in diagnosis.
Systematic reviewCase report: vitamin A supplementation improved night vision and macular thickness in a deficient patient
A case report described a woman with progressive night blindness and low vitamin A levels (following intestinal surgery) whose visual acuity and macular thickness improved after vitamin A treatment, illustrating vitamin A's essential role in photoreceptor function.
Case reportCase report: vitamin A deficiency caused night blindness in pregnancy after bariatric surgery, resolved with supplementation
A case report described nyctalopia (night blindness) diagnosed in early pregnancy due to vitamin A deficiency following bariatric sleeve gastrectomy; oral vitamin A supplementation at safe limits resolved the deficiency and the pregnancy proceeded to a healthy birth.
Case reportReview: topical retinoids counter skin aging by rebuilding collagen and epidermal/dermal thickness
A review of human skin aging described how declining epidermal stem cells and collagen drive skin atrophy with age, and found topical retinoids (vitamin A derivatives) improved skin texture, reduced fine lines, and increased epidermal and dermal thickness.
ReviewReview: vitamin A is a core ingredient across topical, procedural and systemic anti-aging skin strategies
A comprehensive review of vitamins in anti-aging skincare highlighted vitamin A's role in supporting hydration, collagen synthesis and protection against oxidative damage across topical formulations, cosmetic procedures and systemic dietary supplementation.
ReviewStudy: a vitamin A (retinol) derivative increased skin barrier protection and collagen gene expression in a lab model
A safety and efficacy study of a retinol-based cosmetic ingredient found it increased zebrafish skin barrier protection activity by 72% and boosted expression of Type I collagen genes by up to 51%, alongside anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, without the irritation seen in a reference retinoid.
Laboratory studyGlobal Burden of Disease study: vitamin A deficiency deaths fell over 90% since 1990, but inequality persists
A Global Burden of Disease analysis found vitamin A deficiency-attributable deaths fell from about 188,000 to 17,000 worldwide between 1990 and 2021, with the steepest declines in higher-development regions and a persistently disproportionate burden in low-development regions and among males.
GBD analysisGlobal Burden of Disease study: vitamin A deficiency burden nearly halved from 1990 to 2021, with continued decline projected to 2050
An analysis of Global Burden of Disease data found vitamin A deficiency-attributable disability-adjusted life years fell from about 1.97 million in 1990 to 1.10 million in 2021, with the greatest burden concentrated in children under 5, and projected further declines through 2050.
GBD analysisSomalia study: only a third of young children consumed adequate vitamin A-rich foods, with sharp rural-urban gaps
A national survey of Somali children aged 6-23 months found only 33.75% consumed adequate vitamin A-rich foods, with significantly lower odds among rural and nomadic households, underscoring the socioeconomic and geographic drivers of vitamin A deficiency risk.
Cross-sectional surveyCochrane review: vitamin A supplementation reduced all-cause child mortality by 12% in deficiency-prone regions
An update to a major Cochrane review (47 trials, over 1.2 million children aged 6 months to 5 years) found vitamin A supplementation reduced all-cause mortality by 12% and diarrhea-related mortality by 12%, and lowered the incidence of diarrhea, measles, Bitot's spots and night blindness.
Cochrane systematic reviewMeta-analysis: vitamin A supplementation coverage in Ethiopian children remains well below WHO targets
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 studies (over 32,000 children) found vitamin A supplementation coverage among Ethiopian children under five was only 53.43%, well below the 80% WHO/UNICEF threshold, and linked to family wealth, maternal education and antenatal care access.
Meta-analysisMulti-country study: fewer than half of children in 15 African countries received both vitamin A supplementation and deworming
An analysis of survey data from 107,725 children across 15 Sub-Saharan African countries found only 44% received both vitamin A supplementation and deworming within six months, with coverage ranging from 10% in Sierra Leone to 85% in Rwanda, highlighting large gaps in integrated child health delivery.
Multi-country survey analysisSystematic review: over-the-counter vitamin A supplement misuse can cause hypercalcemia and organ-wide toxicity
A systematic review of 31 published cases of hypervitaminosis A found vitamin A capsules and tablets were the most common toxicity source, with hypercalcemia, gastrointestinal, neurological, hepatobiliary and musculoskeletal effects reported; acute overdose caused neurological symptoms while chronic excess caused liver and bone complications.
Systematic reviewCase report: vitamin A toxicity caused raised brain pressure and vision-threatening papilledema in a teenager
A case report described a healthy 13-year-old girl who developed benign intracranial hypertension, with headache and bilateral papilledema, caused by elevated vitamin A levels; her symptoms resolved within two weeks of treatment and vitamin A reduction.
Case reportRegulatory scientific opinion: Europe's food safety authority sets the adult upper intake limit for vitamin A at 3,000 mcg/day due to birth-defect and liver risk
A scientific opinion from the European Food Safety Authority's Nutrition Panel reviewed teratogenicity, hepatotoxicity and bone-health evidence to set the tolerable upper intake level for preformed vitamin A at 3,000 mcg RE/day (about 10,000 IU) for all adults, including pregnant and lactating women, based on birth-defect risk as the critical effect.
Regulatory scientific opinionReview: vitamin A supplementation in pregnancy benefits deficient women but overdosing must be avoided
A review of mineral and vitamin supplementation in pregnancy found vitamin A deficiency common in the developing world and supplementation beneficial for iron status and infection resistance, but cautioned that the recommended upper limit for retinol supplements should not be exceeded and overdosing should be avoided.
ReviewAnimal study: high-dose retinyl palmitate caused neural tube closure defects in developing embryos
A murine whole-embryo culture study found a high dietary dose of retinyl palmitate caused failure of anterior neuropore (neural tube) closure and facial hypoplasia, demonstrating the teratogenic potential of excess preformed vitamin A during early development.
Animal studyMechanistic study: excess vitamin A disrupts organ formation by locally depleting the very compound it oversupplies
A mouse study found that excess retinoic acid (a vitamin A metabolite) paradoxically triggers a longer-lasting local retinoic acid deficiency in developing organs like the kidney, and that restoring balanced retinoic acid levels after teratogen exposure rescued normal kidney development.
Mechanistic animal studyReview: chronic vitamin A overload progresses from fatty liver to fibrosis and cirrhosis
A comprehensive review of vitamin A toxicity and hepatic pathology described how the liver's vitamin A-storing stellate cells become overwhelmed by excess intake, progressing from hepatic steatosis to fibrosis and cirrhosis, and recommended limiting vitamin A intake as the primary management step.
ReviewLaboratory study: human liver stellate cells store vitamin A and lose that capacity when activated toward fibrosis
A study using human stem cell-derived hepatic stellate cells found these liver cells normally store vitamin A and lipid droplets, and that a pro-fibrotic signal amplified activation-related gene changes when vitamin A and fat were withdrawn, illuminating the liver's central role in vitamin A storage and its link to fibrotic disease.
Laboratory studyAnimal study: impaired liver storage of vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) accompanied worsening diabetic eye disease
A rodent study of type 2 diabetes found liver stellate cell activation and declining retinyl palmitate storage in the liver occurred alongside retinal dysfunction, revealing a two-way relationship between the liver's vitamin A reserves and eye health during disease progression.
Animal studyFrequently asked questions
What is CanPrev Vitamin A Drops and what does it do?
It's a liquid supplement providing 10,000 IU (3,022 mcg RAE) of vitamin A (all-trans retinyl palmitate) per drop. It's a factor in the maintenance of good health, and helps maintain immune function, eyesight and night vision, and supports skin, bone and teeth health.
How many drops do I take?
Adults (19 years and older) take 1 drop per day, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Why is it suspended in MCT oil?
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble nutrient that requires a lipid carrier for absorption. This formula uses medium chain triglycerides from coconut oil rather than a water or powder base.
Is it safe to take every day at this dose?
10,000 IU is this product's recommended adult dose and is also the tolerable upper intake level Health Canada and other regulators set for preformed vitamin A. Do not exceed 1 drop per day, do not combine with other vitamin A, retinol or retinoid supplements without professional advice, and consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, are breastfeeding, are taking medication, or have a medical condition - excess vitamin A intake over time is associated with hypervitaminosis A, including liver effects.
How long does one bottle last?
Each 15ml bottle provides 450 drops - a 450-day supply at the label's dose of 1 drop per day.
Is it vegan and allergen-friendly?
Yes - the formula is vegan, non-GMO, and free from gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, and sugar, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Can I take it if I'm pregnant or on medication?
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, are breastfeeding, are taking any medication, or have a medical condition. Preformed vitamin A intake above the recommended dose during pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of birth defects.
Where do I buy it?
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Support eyesight, night vision, skin and immune function with one drop a day
Get CanPrev Vitamin A Drops on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80086822. A factor in the maintenance of good health. Helps to maintain immune function, eyesight and night vision. Supports skin health. Helps in the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. The research summaries below concern vitamin A generally and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. This is a high-potency dose (10,000 IU / 3,022 mcg RAE per drop, at Health Canada's tolerable upper intake level for adults) - consult a health care practitioner prior to use, especially if pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, and do not exceed the recommended dose. Read and follow the label. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: A factor in the maintenance of good health. Helps to maintain immune function. Helps to maintain eyesight and night vision. Supports skin health. Helps in the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (per drop): Vitamin A (all-trans retinyl palmitate) 10,000 IU (3,022 mcg RAE). Non-medicinal ingredients: Medium chain triglycerides (from coconut), d-alpha tocopherol. Vegan. Non-GMO. No gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, sugar, or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label for accurate ingredients, cautions and allergen information.
Directions
Recommended Dose: Adults (19 years and older) - take 1 drop per day, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Shake well before use. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
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