Posts Tagged ‘vitamin deficiency’
Fortified corn gets boost of vitamin A
IOWA STATE (US)—Vitamin A deficiency is one of the most serious causes of malnutrition in developing countries, resulting in blindness, poor immune function, and even premature death—particularly in young children. Continue…
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 14:15 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Apr 20, 2010 17:03 - 2 Comments
Diet, lifestyle poorly predict Vitamin D levels
U. BUFFALO (US)—New research suggests it’s difficult to predict vitamin D concentrations in blood based on vitamin supplements, diet, geographic location, demographic information, or lifestyle. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 20, 2010 12:02 - 0 Comments
How to grow corn rich in vitamin A
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—A research team has uncovered the mechanism by which the amount of beta-carotene, or provitamin A, is increased in corn, a finding that can help combat vitamin A deficiency and improve human health in the developing world. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 29, 2010 12:57 - 9 Comments
Low vitamin D linked to fat buildup
MCGILL (CAN)—Vitamin D is not only good for your bones. New research shows it may help keep muscles free of fat. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 9, 2009 14:34 - 4 Comments
Low vitamin D complicates breast cancer
U. ROCHESTER (US)—Women with breast cancer should be given high doses of vitamin D because a majority of them are likely to have low levels, which could contribute to decreased bone mass and greater risk of fractures. (more…)
