DWQA Questions › Tag: synthesized palmitic acidFilter:AllOpenResolvedClosedUnansweredSort byViewsAnswersVotesA viewer asks: “Am I correct that I am losing body fat with my current supplement regimen, but not building an equivalent of new muscle mass? Is that due to having too little vitamin A in my diet?”ClosedNicola asked 8 hours ago • Healing Modalities8 views0 answers0 votesHe asks: “Will taking desiccated liver capsules bring about gaining new muscle, or do I need further adjustments to my regimen of supplements to achieve that goal?”ClosedNicola asked 8 hours ago • Healing Modalities6 views0 answers0 votesDr. Al Sears wrote in a newsletter that “Synthetic, lab-created, vitamin A can build up to toxic levels and damage your liver. They’re sold as retinyl palmitate and they’re made by combining an ester of retinol with synthesized palmitic acid.” Is he correct that retinyl palmitate-containing supplements should be avoided?ClosedNicola asked 8 hours ago • Healing Modalities9 views0 answers0 votesSome vitamin A supplements on the market are plant-based forms, like beta-carotene, but most rely on retinyl palmitate, made by combining an ester of retinol with synthesized palmitic acid. Is using retinyl palmitate supplementation to obtain a healthy level of vitamin A both safe and effective, or being a synthetic substance, does it have limitations or toxicity compared to ingesting Vitamin A-rich foods?ClosedNicola asked 8 hours ago • Healing Modalities6 views0 answers0 votes