BCO1
In the reference guideBCO1, also called BCMO1, helps convert beta-carotene from plant foods into retinal, a form used in vitamin A metabolism. Plant carotenoids and preformed vitamin A therefore enter the pathway at different points.
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In the article…e choosing support. Review diet, vitamin A findings and any BCO1 conversion discussion. Dr. Purser’s conversion teaching makes the form important; it does not mean everyone with a BCO1 marker requires preformed vitamin A. What symptoms can—…
Vitamin A
In the article…, liver/cod-liver-oil and eye-health products. Dr. Purser’s BCO1 teaching explains why conversion can be part of the discussion, but a gene result alone does not choose the form or amount. Food sources Eggs; dairy; liver; orange and dark-gr…
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