Vitamin A deficiency in hyperetinolemia
Clinical Study Title:
Hyporetinolemia and acute phase proteins in children with and without
xerophthalmia.
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purpose of this study was to look at the role of vitamin
A deficiency in hyperetinolemia, night blindness and
Bitot’s spots. A total of 236 young children were
given either a vitamin A supplement or a placebo.
The vitamin A supplements helped to increase the amount
of vitamin A that was absorbed by the children. The
supplementation helped to decrease the risk of disease.
The use of a vitamin A supplement can help to avoid
a deficiency and the resulting illnesses associated
with a vitamin A deficiency. |
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Authors:
Semba RD. Muhilal. West KP Jr. Natadisastra G. Eisinger W. Lan Y.
Sommer A.
Institution:
Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University,
Baltimore, MD, USA.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 72(1):146-53, 2000 Jul.
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