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What is Retinol?
Retinol is classified as a type of First Generation Retinoid. (1)
Retinol is highly bioavailable. (2)
Retinol is only found in meat. (2)
Retinol is Preformed Vitamin A. (3)
What does retinol do?
retinol is either stored in the liver or transported by the lymphatic system to cells throughout the human body. (4)
Skin is retinoid-responsive, which means it can readily absorb vitamin A when it is applied topically. (4)
retinol helps keep pores clear by reducing the buildup of skin cells. (5)
retinol can block inflammation pathways in the skin (5)
retinol can minimize the redness and swelling that comes with acne breakouts (5)
retinol can strengthen skin (5)
retinol can help treat keratosis pilaris by smoothing rough and bumpy skin textures (5)
Why does a human need retinol?
The human body converts retinal to retinal and retinoic acid. (1)
What is the RDA for retinol?
Resources
1 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinol
2 – https://www.doctorkiltz.com/foods-high-in-vitamin-a/
3 – https://www.doctorkiltz.com/foods-high-in-vitamin-a/
4. https://chat.openai.com/chat – 2/14/2023
4. https://www.healthline.com/health/vitamin-a-for-skin#What-is-vitamin-A?
5. https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/what-is-retinol#skin-benefits
