Question 1

I heard now is poor quality brand for this type of vitamin A is tbus true?

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I am nobody, not a medical doctor, not a nutritionist no more than a hobbyist and my answer reflects one old lady's grandmotherly opinion.  The 25,000 IU is a fairly maximal high dose, of a fat soluble vitamin, retinol, and for this there is such a thing as acute toxicity, long term bioaccumulation or loss of bone density associated with severe overdosing.  Therefore you should not be recklessly mega-dosing yourself with this. I don't propose that you should never exceed the recommended dosages printed on the bottle. If you are not currently suffering a serious nutritional deficiency, you might possibly even take one of these pills only twice a week as a light supplement, a tiny nutritional boost, possibly only on Monday and Friday.  Fat soluble vitamins will stay in your body for a long time, you don't need to take it every single day, it is stored and retained within your liver.  According to my research this is made from from fish liver oil, (cod, saithe, haddock, pollock) Retinol derived from fish liver oil is a fat soluble compound, a good quality supplement known to be beneficial when consumed in healthy, recommended dosages. That being said, more of a good thing is not always better, just follow dietary guidelines and don't go insane recklessly mega-dosing yourself with fat soluble vitamins. RECAP: My advice is to take a pill twice a week because the strength on this is the 25,000 IU bottle. Its a good value to buy this, just scale yourself back on the frequency of your dosing, not every day.

Question 2

are the gelcaps made from gelatin?

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The label states:  Other ingredients: Softgel capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water) and soybean oil.SUGGESTED USAGE:  Take 1 softgel daily with a meal or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Question 3

How long does it take for a just-shipped bottle to expire?

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I ordered mine on March 29, 2013. The containers I received did not have an expiration date. However, they did have a "Best By" date of 4/2016. I hope the this helps.

Question 4

Is this safe to take in such a high dosage?

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No, it is not. It is not safe to supplement vitamin a at all. Do not take this. You will regret. It, if not immediately, then years down the road. Will have long lasting negative effects.

ASIN	B00081KB2I
ASIN	B00081KB2I
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Fish
Best Sellers Rank	#19,936 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #7 in Vitamin A Supplements
Brand Name	NOW Foods
Color	No Color
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,988)
Date First Available	January 8, 2004
Department	Health and Beauty>Health and Wellness
Diet Type	Kosher
Domestic Shipping	Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
Dosage Form	Softgel
Flavor	Unflavored
Global Trade Identification Number	00733739003409
International Shipping	This item can be shipped to select countries outside of the U.S. Learn More
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Dimensions	7.8 x 5.9 x 4.1 inches
Item Form	Softgel
Item Weight	0.13 Pounds
Item model number	0340
Manufacturer	NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Manufacturer	NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Manufacturer Part Number	0340
Model Name	Vitamin A (Fish Liver Oil) 25,000 IU, Essential Nutrition Softgels
Model Number	0340
Number of Items	1
Primary Supplement Type	Vitamin A
Product Benefits	Healthy Immune Function
Product Dimensions	7.8 x 5.9 x 4.1 inches; 2.08 ounces
Specific Uses For Product	Liver
UPC	733739003409
Unit Count	100 Count

NOW Supplements, Vitamin A (Fish Liver Oil) 25,000 IU, Essential Nutrition, 100 Softgels

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