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Vitamin A: The Expanding Spectrum of uses
Abstract
Background: Vitamin A is a naturally occurring fat soluble vitamin, whose main physiologic role is that of maintenance of integrity of epithelial cells of the body. This study reviews the functions, sources and varying clinical uses of vitamin A.
Methods: Data were collected from MEDLINE searches, Cochrane Controlled Trials and other relevant journals. References are cited.
Results: Vitamin A has utility value in virtually all branches of medicine Ophathalmology, Immunology, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Dermatology, Cardiology, Oncology and therapy of infectious diseases.
Conclusions: Attention is drawn to the need for vitamin A supplementation and fortification of foods to avert deficiency.
Key words: Vitamin A, fortification, supplementation, deficiency.
[Jnl College Medicine Vol 7(2) 2002: 67-70]
Methods: Data were collected from MEDLINE searches, Cochrane Controlled Trials and other relevant journals. References are cited.
Results: Vitamin A has utility value in virtually all branches of medicine Ophathalmology, Immunology, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Dermatology, Cardiology, Oncology and therapy of infectious diseases.
Conclusions: Attention is drawn to the need for vitamin A supplementation and fortification of foods to avert deficiency.
Key words: Vitamin A, fortification, supplementation, deficiency.
[Jnl College Medicine Vol 7(2) 2002: 67-70]
