Clinical Study Title:
Hyporetinolemia and acute phase proteins in children with and without xerophthalmia.

Plain English Summary:

The 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.

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.