Acne treatments, Accutane (Isotretinoin), Acne Scars

Carrots is is one of the foods that contain high levels of Vitamin A (photo by heliosphan on flickr).

Accutane is a naturally form of vitamin A, and therefore it is recommended that you avoid vitamin A supplements and curb intake of foods with high levels of vitamin A during Accutane treatment.

Is it ok to eat foods containing vitamin A?

Yes, but do not exceed the dietary guidelines. Most foods should display the amount of vitamin A contained and recommended daily amount on the food label.

Vitamin A is stored in your body (fat-soluble) so you do not need to consume every day as your body stores vitamin A for future use.

The daily recommended amount is

• 0.7 mg a day for men
• 0.6 mg a day for women

Link source: http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthydiet/nutritionessentials/vitaminsandminerals/vitamina/)

What will happen if I exceed the daily amount on Accutane?

Your side effects will more than likely increase.

Foods that contain high levels on vitamin A:

• Liver
• Pâté
• Carrots
• Spinach
• Milk
• Eggs
• Lobster
• Crab
• Shrimp
• Oysters
• Kidneys
• Salami
• Pork
• Bacon
• Sausage

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