Search Results for: vitamin a
New research on diet and supplements during pregnancy and beyond
Scientists announce findings on use of supplements and eating well when you’re expecting Baltimore (June 9, 2019) – The foods
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Maternal hematologic status at delivery can be negatively affected by prenatal zinc and vitamin A supplements
The demand for zinc, vitamin A, iron, and other micronutrients increases during pregnancy. Deficiencies in these nutrients lead to poor
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Cholecalciferol-fortified skim milk increased total and free 25-hydroxyvitamin D in Columbian adolescents and women
Even though individuals living near the Equator receive sufficient year-round sun exposure to allow vitamin D synthesis, the need to
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Maternal vitamin D is positively associated with neurocognitive development of children
Vitamin D is recognized as critical for the neurological development of fetuses, however it is unclear whether gestational vitamin D
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Activity of β-carotene oxygenase 1 impacts circulating cholesterol concentrations
Atherosclerotic lesions containing lipoproteins form when elevated cholesterol levels lead to the accumulation of lipoproteins in the subendothelial space of
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Multi-omics Characterization of Nutritional Metabolism: A New Current Developments in Nutrition Special Collection
A new Current Developments in Nutrition Special Collection, “Multi-omics Characterization of Nutritional Metabolism,” presents cutting-edge research at the intersection of
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ASN Pfizer Predoctoral Fellowship 2019 Recipient, May Cheung — Interview
Each year, award partners make it possible for us to recognize and support the academic pursuits of nutrition graduate students
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How does nutrition impact stroke outcome?
By: Nafisa M. Jadavji, PhD A stroke occurs when there is reduced blood flow to the brain. Blood carries
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Nutritional content of most milk alternatives doesn’t measure up to cow’s milk
Analysis of 200+ plant-based milk alternatives finds few contain the calcium, vitamin D, and protein of cow’s milk More people
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Approaches to identify optimal sampling times for vitamin A analyses developed
The retinol isotope dilution (RID) method has been used to estimate vitamin A stores, but questions remain concerning the ideal
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