Retinol

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A form of vitamin a found only in foods that come from animals. The body can use retinol to make retinal and retinoic acid (other forms of vitamin a). Retinol is found in some foods, including beef liver, whole eggs, whole milk, margarine, and some fortified food products such as breakfast cereals. Retinol is a retinoid. Also called preformed vitamin a.

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