Vitamin A supplements on child growth.
Clinical Study Title:
Vitamin A supplements ameliorate the adverse effect of HIV-1, malaria,
and diarrheal infections on child growth.
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English Summary: |
Vitamin
A has been linked with improved growth in many animal
studies. Many disorders, such as malaria, diarrhea,
and HIV infection can often lead to vitamin A deficiency
and have other adverse reactions. This study looked
at the use of a vitamin A supplement versus a placebo
given to almost 600 participants who were admitted
to the hospital with pneumonia. Follow up of these
participants showed that those participants who were
given vitamin A and had other infections such as HIV
positive status or malaria had improved growth over
those participants who did not received the supplements.
The use of a vitamin A supplement can be very beneficial
and inexpensive to help improve growth in children
who have other infections. |
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Authors:
Villamor E. Mbise R. Spiegelman D. Hertzmark E. Fataki M. Peterson
KE. Ndossi G. Fawzi WW.
Institution:
Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston,
Massachusetts. Department of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public
Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
Pediatrics. 109(1):E6, 2002 Jan.
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