Description
Highlights
- For reptiles and amphibians
- Micro-fine vitamin A supplement
- Contains preformed vitamin A
- Includes beta carotene from algae
Repashy Vitamin A Plus is a micro-fine supplement for reptiles and amphibians that combines preformed vitamin A with natural sources of beta carotene. The preformed vitamin A is supplied as retinyl acetate, while beta carotene comes from algae. It is a focused vitamin A product rather than a general food or complete diet.
For regular supplementation, Repashy Vitamin A Plus can be used by dusting insects or sprinkling it onto fresh vegetables at one teaspoon per pound. Regular use should not exceed once per week. Because retinol and other fat-soluble vitamins can build up in the body, this is a supplement to use deliberately rather than casually. Refrigeration will extend freshness. The key practical point is moderation: follow the stated frequency and amount instead of adding extra on the assumption that more vitamin A is better.
Directions
This product contains high levels of preformed Vitamin A (Retinol). As a regular supplement, it should not be used more than once per week by “dusting” insects, or sprinkling on fresh vegetables at a level of one teaspoon per pound. Retinol and other fat soluble vitamins can build up in the body. Prolonged over supplementation can lead to toxicity and overdose or kill your specimens.
Information
Preformed Vitamin A (Retinol) is an essential fat soluble vitamin that in nature comes from animal sources only. Plant sources of Vitamin A, such as Beta Carotene and other Carotenoids, must be converted into this active animal form to be utilized by the body. Carotenoids can be converted into Retinol by some species given optimal conditions, but it has been shown that deficiencies can develop if Preformed Vitamin A is not directly provided in the Retinol form. This Supplement provides Preformed Vitamin A in the form of a spray dried water dispersible Retinyl Acetate powder in combination with natural sources of Beta Carotene derived from algae.
Notes
For regular use, do not use more than once per week; prolonged over-supplementation can cause toxicity, overdose, or death.
Refrigeration will extend freshness.
Not for human consumption.
Ingredients
Calcium Carbonate and Cellulose Powder (as carriers), Algae Meal (Chlorella), Vitamin A Acetate, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative).
Guaranteed Analysis
Vitamin A 2,000,000 IU/lb.
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