Last update
5/20/2025

Overview

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 3 Researches
6.7
USERS' SCORE
Medium or Average
Based on 4 Reviews
6.6
Supplement Facts
Serving Size:  1 Softgel
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin A (from fish [liver] oil, retinyl palmitate)
3,000 mcg
333%

Top Medical Research Studies

8
Vitamin A toxicity's impact on headaches
We examined a rare case involving a 13-year-old girl who experienced symptoms of headache and visual disturbances due to benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) related to vitamin A toxicity. This condition was characterized by elevated pressure inside her skull, which led to her experiencing severe headaches, photophobia, and vomiting.

After conducting various tests, including magnetic resonance imaging and a lumbar puncture, we confirmed the diagnosis of BIH. Treatment was initiated with acetazolamide, a medication commonly used to reduce intracranial pressure. Although the study primarily focuses on the condition resulting from vitamin A excess, the use of acetazolamide makes it challenging to isolate the effect of vitamin A on headache relief specifically.

What's particularly noteworthy in this case is the significant elevation of serum vitamin A levels, which aligned with her symptoms. Following treatment, this patient showed a remarkable clinical improvement, including a reduction in papilledema during regular eye check-ups. Within just two weeks after starting treatment, she was discharged symptom-free, highlighting how important it is to consider vitamin A levels in children presenting with similar symptoms.

This case serves as a reminder for clinicians regarding the potential consequences of vitamin A toxicity, especially when evaluating children with headaches correlated to papilledema.
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7
Vitamin A shows potential for headaches
We explored a fascinating case of a 36-year-old woman suffering from persistent orthostatic headaches after suffering a seizure. Despite numerous conventional treatments, including five epidural blood patches, she showed little improvement. However, we noticed marked progress when she began vitamin A supplementation.

This case aligns with a discussion of similar cases, where most patients experienced prolonged symptoms without relief. It suggests a link between vitamin A and headache relief, indicating that the underlying issues causing orthostatic headaches may not solely stem from intracranial hypotension. This opens doors for further research into non-traditional treatments.
Read More
5
Limited benefit from vitamin A
We explored a rare condition called orthostatic headache, which lacks evidence of low cerebrospinal fluid pressure. A case followed since 2013 showed that vitamin A supplementation led to some improvement, though it was halted due to side effects from a liver injury in 2017. This patient's headaches then became chronic, requiring alternative treatments. Despite some relief with nerve blocks and medication, the prognosis remains largely unfavorable for many with this condition.
Read More

Most Useful Reviews

0
Potential headache trigger
26 people found this helpful
After using this product, I experienced a severe headache, possibly due to the soybean oil and PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids) it contains, which are said to cause chronic inflammation and harm health.
Read More
9
Headaches alleviated
Good composition, fast delivery, high-quality packaging, and nothing was damaged. The capsules are a tad large but easy to swallow. I've taken one daily for 10 days and noticed more energy, stopped headaches, and improved mood. I recommend it, especially for those interested in sports or on a diet. Omega-3 energises and replenishes what the body lacks.
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2
Reduced headache frequency
2 people found this helpful
I mistakenly took two capsules in two days, resulting in headaches. I've since reduced it to one a week and have no more headaches.
Read More

Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 3 Researches
6.7
  • All Researches
8
Vitamin A toxicity's impact on headaches
We examined a rare case involving a 13-year-old girl who experienced symptoms of headache and visual disturbances due to benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) related to vitamin A toxicity. This condition was characterized by elevated pressure inside her skull, which led to her experiencing severe headaches, photophobia, and vomiting.

After conducting various tests, including magnetic resonance imaging and a lumbar puncture, we confirmed the diagnosis of BIH. Treatment was initiated with acetazolamide, a medication commonly used to reduce intracranial pressure. Although the study primarily focuses on the condition resulting from vitamin A excess, the use of acetazolamide makes it challenging to isolate the effect of vitamin A on headache relief specifically.

What's particularly noteworthy in this case is the significant elevation of serum vitamin A levels, which aligned with her symptoms. Following treatment, this patient showed a remarkable clinical improvement, including a reduction in papilledema during regular eye check-ups. Within just two weeks after starting treatment, she was discharged symptom-free, highlighting how important it is to consider vitamin A levels in children presenting with similar symptoms.

This case serves as a reminder for clinicians regarding the potential consequences of vitamin A toxicity, especially when evaluating children with headaches correlated to papilledema.
Read More
7
Vitamin A shows potential for headaches
We explored a fascinating case of a 36-year-old woman suffering from persistent orthostatic headaches after suffering a seizure. Despite numerous conventional treatments, including five epidural blood patches, she showed little improvement. However, we noticed marked progress when she began vitamin A supplementation.

This case aligns with a discussion of similar cases, where most patients experienced prolonged symptoms without relief. It suggests a link between vitamin A and headache relief, indicating that the underlying issues causing orthostatic headaches may not solely stem from intracranial hypotension. This opens doors for further research into non-traditional treatments.
Read More
5
Limited benefit from vitamin A
We explored a rare condition called orthostatic headache, which lacks evidence of low cerebrospinal fluid pressure. A case followed since 2013 showed that vitamin A supplementation led to some improvement, though it was halted due to side effects from a liver injury in 2017. This patient's headaches then became chronic, requiring alternative treatments. Despite some relief with nerve blocks and medication, the prognosis remains largely unfavorable for many with this condition.
Read More

User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Medium or Average
Based on 4 Reviews
6.6
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
0
Potential headache trigger
26 people found this helpful
After using this product, I experienced a severe headache, possibly due to the soybean oil and PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids) it contains, which are said to cause chronic inflammation and harm health.
Read More
9
Headaches alleviated
Good composition, fast delivery, high-quality packaging, and nothing was damaged. The capsules are a tad large but easy to swallow. I've taken one daily for 10 days and noticed more energy, stopped headaches, and improved mood. I recommend it, especially for those interested in sports or on a diet. Omega-3 energises and replenishes what the body lacks.
Read More
2
Reduced headache frequency
2 people found this helpful
I mistakenly took two capsules in two days, resulting in headaches. I've since reduced it to one a week and have no more headaches.
Read More
7.5
Headaches disappeared
Good vitamin A. After taking it, the tension in my eyes went away. My health improved, and the headache disappeared.
Read More

Frequently Asked Questions

9
Headaches alleviated
Good composition, fast delivery, high-quality packaging, and nothing was damaged. The capsules are a tad large but easy to swallow. I've taken one daily for 10 days and noticed more energy, stopped headaches, and improved mood. I recommend it, especially for those interested in sports or on a diet. Omega-3 energises and replenishes what the body lacks.
2
Reduced headache frequency
2 people found this helpful
I mistakenly took two capsules in two days, resulting in headaches. I've since reduced it to one a week and have no more headaches.
0
Potential headache trigger
26 people found this helpful
After using this product, I experienced a severe headache, possibly due to the soybean oil and PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids) it contains, which are said to cause chronic inflammation and harm health.
7.5
Headaches disappeared
Good vitamin A. After taking it, the tension in my eyes went away. My health improved, and the headache disappeared.
7
Vitamin A shows potential for headaches
We explored a fascinating case of a 36-year-old woman suffering from persistent orthostatic headaches after suffering a seizure. Despite numerous conventional treatments, including five epidural blood patches, she showed little improvement. However, we noticed marked progress when she began vitamin A supplementation.

This case aligns with a discussion of similar cases, where most patients experienced prolonged symptoms without relief. It suggests a link between vitamin A and headache relief, indicating that the underlying issues causing orthostatic headaches may not solely stem from intracranial hypotension. This opens doors for further research into non-traditional treatments.
8
Vitamin A toxicity's impact on headaches
We examined a rare case involving a 13-year-old girl who experienced symptoms of headache and visual disturbances due to benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) related to vitamin A toxicity. This condition was characterized by elevated pressure inside her skull, which led to her experiencing severe headaches, photophobia, and vomiting.

After conducting various tests, including magnetic resonance imaging and a lumbar puncture, we confirmed the diagnosis of BIH. Treatment was initiated with acetazolamide, a medication commonly used to reduce intracranial pressure. Although the study primarily focuses on the condition resulting from vitamin A excess, the use of acetazolamide makes it challenging to isolate the effect of vitamin A on headache relief specifically.

What's particularly noteworthy in this case is the significant elevation of serum vitamin A levels, which aligned with her symptoms. Following treatment, this patient showed a remarkable clinical improvement, including a reduction in papilledema during regular eye check-ups. Within just two weeks after starting treatment, she was discharged symptom-free, highlighting how important it is to consider vitamin A levels in children presenting with similar symptoms.

This case serves as a reminder for clinicians regarding the potential consequences of vitamin A toxicity, especially when evaluating children with headaches correlated to papilledema.

References

  1. Hajaj H, Ghanam A, Zahiri H, Babakhouya A, Rkain M. A Rare Case Report of Benign Intracranial Hypertension Caused by Hypervitaminosis A. Cureus. 2024;16:e59401. 10.7759/cureus.59401
  2. Bonifácio GV, Gil-Gouveia R. Update on "Treatment of orthostatic headache without intracranial hypotension: A case report" - nine years later. Cephalalgia. 2022;42:273. 10.1177/03331024211038656
  3. Gil-Gouveia R. Treatment of orthostatic headache without intracranial hypotension: a case report. Cephalalgia. 2013;33:948. 10.1177/0333102413482192
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