Clinical Protocol

7-Day Vitamin A Optimization Plan

A dual-approach protocol focusing on Retinol (active Vitamin A) and Carotenoids (precursors) for vision, immune, and skin health.

Protocol Objectives
Retinol vs Carotenoids

Retinol (Animal sources) is active immediately. Carotenoids (Plant sources) must be converted. Eat both.

The Orange Rule

Orange vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, pumpkin) are the densest sources of beta-carotene.

Fat for Absorption

Vitamin A is fat-soluble. Eating carrots without fat absorbs almost no Vitamin A. Always pair with oil/butter.

Organ Meats

Liver is the most concentrated source of Retinol. A small amount goes a long way.

Day 1 Orange Veg
Breakfast
Sweet Potato Hash & Eggs
Orange veg + Yolk retinol.
Lunch
Carrot Ginger Soup
Add cream/coconut milk.
Dinner
Roasted Butternut Squash
High beta-carotene.
Day 2 Retinol Power
Breakfast
Cod Liver Oil (Supplement)
Potent source.
Lunch
Chicken Liver Pate
Richest food source.
Dinner
Salmon & Greens
Oily fish contains A.
Day 3 Dark Greens
Breakfast
Spinach Omelet
Spinach contains carotenoids.
Lunch
Kale Salad with Avocado
Fat aids conversion.
Dinner
Beef & Broccoli
Broccoli has precursors.
Day 4 Red & Orange
Breakfast
Cantaloupe Melon
Orange fruit.
Lunch
Red Pepper Hummus
Peppers are high in A.
Dinner
Pumpkin Curry
Pumpkin is dense source.
Day 5 Dairy Fat
Breakfast
Butter & Toast
Grass-fed butter has retinol.
Lunch
Caprese Salad
Tomatoes + Cheese fat.
Dinner
Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Dairy contains A.
Day 6 Fish Day
Breakfast
Smoked Salmon
Marine source.
Lunch
Tuna Salad
Bluefin has more A.
Dinner
Mackerel
Oily fish.
Day 7 Maintenance
Breakfast
Apricots (Dried/Fresh)
Orange fruit.
Lunch
Cobb Salad
Eggs provide retinol.
Dinner
Steak & Sweet Potato
Complete pairing.

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Protocol Guidelines & Science
Conversion Efficiency

Some people convert plant carotenes to retinol poorly (BCMO1 gene). If you have symptoms of deficiency, prioritize animal sources (eggs, dairy, liver).

Zinc Connection

Zinc is required to transport Vitamin A from the liver. Ensure adequate zinc intake (meat, seeds).

Scientific References:
1. Tanumihardjo, S. A. (2011). 'Vitamin A: biomarkers of nutrition for development.' AJCN.
2. Tang, G. (2010). 'Bioconversion of provitamin A carotenoids to vitamin A in humans.' AJCN.