Journal of Nutritional Science, 2021 The recommended daily dose of vitamin D is 2000 IU was found to be insufficient in many patients. The objective of the present study is to find whether the daily dose of vitamin D should be based on BMI.
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Elimination of avoidable blindness due to cataract: where do we prioritize and how should we monitor this decade? [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND: In the final push toward the elimination of avoidable blindness, cataract occupies a position of eminence for the success of the Right to Sight initiative. AIMS: Review existing situation and assess what monitoring indicators may be useful to
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Vitamin D deficiency in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchogenic carcinoma
Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2018 Rationale Vitamin D has been known to have an important role as an anti-inflammatory agent and immune modulator. The aim of this work was to evaluate the impact of vitamin D deficiency on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchogenic ...
Yasmine H El-Hinnawy +2 more
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Deficiencies of the microelements, folate and vitamin B12 in women of the child bearing ages in Gorgan, Northern Iran [PDF]
, 2013 Background: The deficiencies of folic acid, vitamin B12, and microelements during pregnancy may affect the health of newborns. Objectives: To assess the serum levels of folate, vitamin B12, iron, zinc and copper in healthy women of the childbearing ages ...
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Seasonal Variation in 25(OH)D at Aberdeen (57°N) and Bone Health Indicators- Could Holidays in the Sun and Cod Liver Oil Supplements Alleviate Deficiency? [PDF]
, 2013 Vitamin D has been linked with many health outcomes. The aim of this longitudinal study, was to assess predictors of seasonal variation of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25(OH)D) (including use of supplements and holidays in sunny destinations) at a northerly ...
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Calcium deficiency in children: causes, effects, and opportunities for preventive interventions [PDF]
РМЖ. Мать и дитя, 2023 E.A. Samorodnova Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russian Federation Calcium deficiency is a commonly occurring condition in children of different age groups, primarily due to the inadequate calcium intake with food, high ...
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Riboflavin: The Health Benefits of a Forgotten Natural Vitamin [PDF]
, 2020 Riboflavin (RF) is a water-soluble member of the B-vitamin family. Sufficient dietary and supplemental RF intake appears to have a protective effect on various medical conditions such as sepsis, ischemia etc., while it also contributes to the reduction ...
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Middle East Current Psychiatry, 2022 Background Perinatal depression impacts maternal and fetal health, and exhibits a high rate of continuity postpartum. Not only does it impair the maternal quality of life, it also increases the risk of adverse birth and developmental problems in ...
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Comparison of oral versus injectable vitamin-D for the treatment of nutritional vitamin-D deficiency rickets [PDF]
, 2009 OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety and acceptability of a single dose of vitamin-D versus the efficacy of injectable Vitamin-D versus oral vitamin-D. STUDY DESIGN: Case control.
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Status of serum vitamin B₁₂ and folate in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in China
Intestinal Research, 2017 Background/Aims: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) primarily involves the intestinal tract and can affect vitamin absorption. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of vitamin B₁₂ and folate deficiencies in patients with IBD, and to identify the
Shaozhong Huang +3 more
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