Retinyl Palmitate

Also known as:  All Trans Retinyl Palmitate;  Aquasol A;  Arovit;  Retinol Hexadecanoate;  Retinol Palmitate;  Vitamin A Palmitate;  Vitamin A1 Palmitate

Retinyl Palmitate is an ester of the Retinol form of Vitamin A and Palmitic Acid (Palmitate).  It is the most common ester of Retinol, consisting of 55% Retinol and 45% Palmitic Acid.  1 mcg of Retinyl Palmitate is equal to 1.82 IU of Vitamin A activity (0.55 mcg of Retinol = 1 IU of Vitamin A activity).

Eyes/Vision

 Retinyl Palmitate concentrates in the Lens of the Eye.  ^[1]

Immune System

 Retinyl Palmitate (300,000 IU - 1,500,000 IU per day, caution:  a high dosage) may help to prevent Cancer - Larynx (laryngeal cancer).  ^[2]

 Retinyl Palmitate (consumed orally or applied topically) may help to prevent Cancer - Skin.  ^[3]

 Retinyl Palmitate (applied topically intravaginally) may help to prevent Cancer - Vagina.  ^[4]

Metabolism

 Retinyl Palmitate concentrates in the Liver (it functions as the molecular storage form for Retinol in the Liver).

Skin

 Retinyl Palmitate (combined with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHAs) in a cream applied topically) may improve the fiber network of the Dermis.  ^[5]