Low Vitamin A (retinol): what it means
A Vitamin A (retinol) result below the normal range is considered low. Here is what a reduced Vitamin A (retinol) can point to, and when it is worth discussing with a doctor.
Reference range: ~1.0–3.0 umol/L; a fat-soluble vitamin for vision and immunity; both deficiency and supplement toxicity matter
Understand your full resultWhat a low Vitamin A (retinol) can mean
- Fat malabsorption — the commonest cause in well-fed populations: coeliac disease, pancreatic or liver disease, cystic fibrosis.
- Dietary deficiency — a major global cause of preventable blindness and infection risk, especially in children.
- Early signs — difficulty seeing in dim light (night blindness), dry eyes, frequent infections.
When to discuss with a doctor
Vitamin A is not a routine test. It is worth checking when there are suggestive features — night vision problems, dry eyes, or frequent infections — especially in someone with a condition causing fat malabsorption (coeliac, pancreatic or liver disease), where deficiency can be corrected. Equally, it is relevant when vitamin A toxicity is suspected from high-dose supplements. In pregnancy, avoiding excess vitamin A (including high-dose supplements and liver) is important because of the risk to the baby — a reason to check supplement contents with a doctor or pharmacist. Mediora.AI shows vitamin A with albumin and related nutrients so the level is read in context; the interpretation and any supplementation belong with your doctor.
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