Effects of Inflammation on Biomarkers of Vitamin A Status among a Cohort of Bolivian Infants

Effects of Inflammation on Biomarkers of Vitamin A Status among a Cohort of Bolivian Infants

Globally, vitamin A deficiency (VAD) affects nearly 200 million children with negative health consequences. VAD can be measured by a retinol-binding protein (RBP) and serum retinol concentrations. Their concentrations are not always present in a 1:1 molar ratio and are affected by inflammation. This...

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Main Authors: Rachel M. Burke, Ralph D. Whitehead, Janet Figueroa, Denis Whelan, Anna M. Aceituno, Paulina A. Rebolledo, Rita Revollo, Juan S. Leon, Parminder S. Suchdev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin A deficiency
infant nutrition
micronutrient deficiencies
global micronutrient malnutrition
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1240

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