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Follow the links below to find information on the benefits and role of vitamin A in the diet.
Reviewed January 2009
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More about vitamins
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The word vitamin means vital to life. All plants and animals need vitamins but only green plants can make all the vitamins they need.
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Jun 2009
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Vitamin A for treating measles in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Measles is caused by a virus and possible complications include pneumonia. Measles is a major cause of death in children in low-income countries and is particularly dangerous for children with vitamin A deficiency. This review found that there was no si...
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Mar 2009
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Vitamin A supplementation for cystic fibrosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Cystic fibrosis can cause certain vitamins, such as vitamin A, to be inadequately absorbed leading to problems caused by vitamin deficiency. Lack of vitamin A (vitamin A deficiency) can cause specific problems such as eye and skin problems. It can also ...
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Apr 2008
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Vitamin A for non-measles pneumonia in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Acute respiratory infections, mostly in the form of pneumonia, are the leading cause of death in children under five years of age living in low income countries. Vitamin A supplementation has been found to reduce mortality and the severity of respirator...
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Aug 2007
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Retinoids for preventing the progression of cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Cervix cancer is preceded by cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Surgery for CIN is effective at reducing the risk of subsequent invasive carcinoma. An effective chemopreventive agent might avoid the need for surgery and reduce the cost and morbid...
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Jul 2007
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Micronutrient supplementation in children and adults with HIV infection
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Fifteen trials were included from developing and developed countries. Interventions included vitamins, trace elements, and combinations of these. Primary outcomes were morbidity and mortality. Secondary outcomes included CD4 and CD8 counts, and viral lo...
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Aug 2005
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Vitamin A supplementation during pregnancy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Vitamin A supplementation for pregnant women in areas where deficiency is common can reduce night-blindness, but more research is needed on other possible health benefits....
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Aug 2002
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Antioxidants
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Healthy Eating Club
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The use of oxygen in the body's normal processes creates chemicals known as free radicals.
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Mar 2001
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