Abstract
Studies in India demonstrate that the beta-carotene in red palm oil is as effective as high-dose retinyl palmitate as a supplement to restore and preserve vitamin A nutriture in schoolchildren and may be an effective food-based strategy to combat hypovitaminosis A.
MeSH terms
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Anticarcinogenic Agents / administration & dosage
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Child
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Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic
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Diet*
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Diterpenes
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Humans
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India
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Nutritional Requirements
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Palm Oil
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Plant Oils / administration & dosage*
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Retinyl Esters
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Vitamin A / administration & dosage
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Vitamin A / analogs & derivatives*
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Vitamin A Deficiency / diet therapy*
Substances
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Anticarcinogenic Agents
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Diterpenes
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Plant Oils
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Retinyl Esters
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Vitamin A
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retinol palmitate
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Palm Oil