Soft Gels of 10,000 IU of natural vitamin A from fish liver oil. This is a fat-soluble vitamin important for normal vision, immunity, growth, maturation, healthy skin and mucous membranes, and bone formation. It is made in the body by conversion from beta-carotene. Doses of vitamin A in excess are potentially toxic. It is only very high amounts that are a risk, but do not exceed recommended doses, particularly during the first trimester of pregnancy, when you should not take more than 10,000 IU.