Maternal micronutrient status and decreased growth of Zambian infants born during and after the maize price increases resulting from the southern African drought of 2001-2002. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects on maternal micronutrient status and infant growth of the increased maize prices that resulted from the southern African drought of 2001-2002. DESIGN: Longitudinal cohort study.
A Tomkins +9 more
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Mechanisms involved in vitamin E transport by primary enterocytes and in vivo absorption
It is generally believed that vitamin E is absorbed along with chylomicrons. However, we previously reported that human colon carcinoma Caco-2 cells use dual pathways, apolipoprotein B (apoB)-lipoproteins and HDLs, to transport vitamin E.
Kamran Anwar +2 more
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Presenting as Pancytopenia in Pregnancy: A Case Report [PDF]
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a well-known cause of megaloblastic anaemia and pancytopenia. However, the incidence in pregnancy is rarely reported. We present a case of a 32-year old multigravid woman who was diagnosed with megaloblastic anaemia since 22 ...
Idris N, Arsyad AH
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Effect of vitamin E supplementation on c hicken sperm quality: A meta-analysis [PDF]
Background and Aim: Among several factors, the sperm quality of poultry is affected by the rooster's body size and the availability of antioxidants like vitamin E.
Sari Yanti Hayanti +9 more
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Vitamin E: Regulatory Redox Interactions
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that was discovered in the 1920s. Many of the physiological functions of vitamin E, including its antioxidative effects, have been studied for nearly 100 years.
Taiki Miyazawa +4 more
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Influence of vitamin B12 and light on the formation of chlorosomes in green- and brown-colored Chlorobium species [PDF]
The specific Bchl a and c content of the vitamin B12-dependent Chlorobium limicola strain 1230 decreased strongly under vitamin B12 limitation. In comparison to a regularly grown culture (20 g vitamin B12/l) the specific Bchl c content of a B12-limited ...
Fischer, Ulrich +3 more
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Regulatory role of vitamin E in the immune system and inflammation
Vitamin E, a potent lipid‐soluble antioxidant, found in higher concentration in immune cells compared to other cells in blood, is one of the most effective nutrients known to modulate immune function.
E. Lewis, S. Meydani, Dayong Wu
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Vitamin A and E Levels in Patients with Mild and Moderate Acne
Objective:Follicular hyperkeratinization and Propionibacterium acnes colonization are mainly responsible for the pathogenesis of acne. As the relationship between vitamin levels and skin diseases is not fully understood, plasma levels of vitamins A and E
Fatma Pelin CENGİZ +4 more
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The Effectiveness of Vitamin E Treatment in Alzheimer’s Disease
Vitamin E was proposed as treatment for Alzheimer’s disease many years ago. However, the effectiveness of the drug is not clear. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and neuroprotector and it has anti-inflammatory and hypocholesterolemic properties, driving to ...
A. Lloret +4 more
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Preventing effect of vitamin E on oocytes apoptosis in morphinetreated mice [PDF]
Several studies have shown that Morphine Sulfate affects on fertility, embryogenesis and consequent pregnancy loss and ultrastructural alterations of oocytes in animal model.
Asadi, E. +3 more
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