Is Vitamin A the Same as Retinyl? A Guide to the Vitamin A Family
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The term "vitamin A" actually refers to a group of fat-soluble compounds, also known as retinoids, that includes retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, and retinyl esters. This means that while related, retinyl is a specific form and not identical to the encompassing term vitamin A.