Vitamin A Status and Deposition in Neonatal and Weanling Rats Reared by Mothers Consuming Normal and High-Fat Diets with Adequate or Supplemented Vitamin A

The circulating level of vitamin A (VA; retinol) was reported to be lower in obese adults. It is unknown if maternal obesity influences the VA status of offspring. The objective of the study was to determine the VA status and deposition of neonatal and weanling rats reared by mothers consuming a nor...

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Main Authors: Yanqi Zhang, Kristi M. Crowe-White, Lingyan Kong, Libo Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1460