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DRUG INFO
Vitamin A
Drug Name:
Vitamin A
Indication: For the treatment of vitamin A deficiency.
Pharmacology: Vitamin A is effective for the treatment of Vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A refers to a group of fat-soluble substances that are structurally related to and possess the biological activity of the parent substance of the group called all-trans retinol or retinol. Vitamin A plays vital roles in vision, epithelial differentiation, growth, reproduction, pattern formation during embryogenesis, bone development, hematopoiesis and brain development. It is also important for the maintenance of the proper functioning of the immune system.
Mechanism Of Action: Vision:Vitamin A (all-trans retinol) is converted in the retina to the 11-cis-isomer of retinaldehyde or 11-cis-retinal. 11-cis-retinal functions in the retina in the transduction of light into the neural signals necessary for vision. 11-cis-retinal, while attached to opsin in rhodopsin is isomerized to all-trans-retinal by light. This is the event that triggers the nerve impulse to the brain which allows for the perception of light. All-trans-retinal is then released from opsin and reduced to all-trans-retinol. All-trans-retinol is isomerized to 11-cis-retinol in the dark, and then oxidized to 11-cis-retinal. 11-cis-retinal recombines with opsin to re-form rhodopsin. Night blindness or defective vision at low illumination results from a failure to re-synthesize 11-cis retinal rapidly.
Epithelial differentiation: The role of Vitamin A in epithelial differentiation, as well as in other physiological processes, involves the binding of Vitamin A to two families of nuclear retinoid receptors (retinoic acid receptors, RARs; and retinoid-X receptors, RXRs). These receptors function as ligand-activated transcription factors that modulate gene transcription. When there is not enough Vitamin A to bind these receptors, natural cell differentiation and growth are interrupted.
Drug Category: ATC:V04CB01; Anti-acne Agents; Essential Vitamin; Vitamins (Vitamin A)
Brand Names/Synonyms: A-Mulsal; A-Sol; A-Vitan; Acon; Afaxin; Agiolan; Agoncal; Alcovit A; Alphalin; Alphasterol; Anatola; Anatola A; Anti-Infective vitamin; Antixerophthalmic vitamin; Aoral; Apexol; Apostavit; Aquasol A; Aquasol A Parenteral; Aquasynth; Atars; Atav; Avibon; Avita; Avitol; Axerol; Axerophthol; Bentavit A; Biosterol; Cernevit-12; Chocola A; Codoil, rosinol, rosin oil; Cylasphere; Disatabs Tabs; Dofsol; Dohyfral A; Epiteliol; Homagenets Aoral; Homagenets aorl; Infuvite Pediatric; Lard Factor; M.V.C. 9+3; M.V.I. Pediatric; M.V.I.-12; M.V.I.-12 Lyophilized; Mvc Plus; Myvpack; Oleovitamin A; Ophthalamin; Plivit A; Prepalin; Retinol; Retinol, All Trans isomer; Retinol, all trans-; Retrovitamin A; Sehkraft A; Solu-A; Super A; Testavol; Testavol S; Thalasphere; Vaflol; Vafol; Veroftal; Vi-Alpha; Vio-A; Vitamin A; Vitamin A Palmitate; Vitamin A Solubilized; Vitamin A alcohol; Vitamin A cryst; Vitamin A1; Vitamin A1 alcohol; Vitavel A; Vitpex; Vogan; Vogan-Neu; Vogan-nu; Zineb; Zineb 80; Zinosan N; beta-Retinol; tROL; trans-Retinol; trans-Vitamin A alcohol; alin; asterol; ß-Retinol; 21 CFR 182,5930; all-trans-retinol; A-Vi-Pel; All-trans-Retinol; All-trans-Retinyl alcohol; All-trans-Vitamin A alcohol; Aquasol A (Rx); Del-VI-A; Hi-A-Vita; Nio-A-Let; Retin-11,12-t2-ol (9CI); Retinol, all-trans-; Retinol, all-trans- (8CI); Ro-a-vit; Vi-a; Vi-Dom-A; Vitamin A (Feed); Vitamin A alcohol (VAN); Vitamin A alcohol, all-trans-; Vitamin A1 alcohol, all-trans-; Vitamin A1, all-trans-; [11,12-3H]-Retinol; all-trans-Vitamin A; all-trans-Vitamin A1; retinol (ACD/Name 4.0)
Dosage Forms: CAPSULE; CREAM; LIQUID; OINTMENT; POWDER; TABLET; TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE); WAFER
Absorption: Readily absorbed from the normal gastrointestinal tract
Interactions: Interactions for Vitamin A:
Drug Interactions: Women on oral contraceptives have shown a significant increase in plasma vitamin A levels.
Chemical IUPAC Name: 3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol
Chemical Formula: C20H30O
Half Life: 1.9 hours
Drug Type: Approved Drug
# Accession No: APRD00486
CAS Registry Number: 68-26-8
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Vitamin A News
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Are we Leaving Behind a Society Without Memories? Dec 19, 2005
Open PR (press release), Acon Digital Media, presenting itself as the developer of some affordable and easy to use music software tools, has released a new application helping ...
Homicide rate in Macon, Bibb up in 2005 Jan 11, 2006
Macon Telegraph, ...acon and Bibb County's homicide count increased by 10 in 2005, as investigators dealt with 28 slayings, which included the gruesome, the random and the unsolved ...
Heartland helps family after tragic fire Jan 6, 2006
KTVO, That's why Buys, aM acon business owner, decided to help. "Because she's without a home, without anything, and no one knew about it," Buys said. ...
Open source applications and games for Symbian phones Jan 2, 2006
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Second Islamic Cemetery Hailed Dec 17, 2005
Bulatlat, Datu Karnaen Acon, 53, Montalban Islamic Affairs Council chairman of the board, said that the coins and water symbolized a prosperous life while salt was put ...
Are we leaving behind a society without memories? Dec 15, 2005
Always On Acon Digital Media, developer of some affordable and easy to use music software tools has released a new application helping to convert any piece of music into ...
10 YEARS' JAIL IN GAY HIV CASE Dec 14, 2005
Sydney Star Observer, ...“It’s really important to be clear that we’re talking about cases where someone has been wilfully misleading or lying,� ACON chief executive Stevie ...
Chinese player Gu Li wins major title in China-Japan Go tournament Jan 10, 2006
People's Daily Online, Chinese Go player Gu Li beat his Japanese rival Yuta Iyama in the 7th China-Japan Ahan Tongshan Cup (known as Agon Kiriyama Cup in Japan) Dual Meet and claimed ...
Software company works to keep soldiers safe Jan 11, 2006
Gateway Newspapers Among the projects the Wexford company is helping to develop for the Pent-agon are remote controlled robots that can help identify bombs and other hazardous ...
L'Oreal USA honors FSU scientist Jan 5, 2006
Florida State University, ..."We are very pleased to recognize the contributions of young women scientists," said Jean-Paul Agon, president and CEO, L'Oreal USA. ...
Beauty Gets Ugly Dec 17, 2005
Newsweek Jean-Paul Agon: He has a lot of experience in tough times, and he'll need it now. By Rana Foroohar. Dec. ... Can Agon match that record?
Private Moon expands horizons Dec 27, 2005
Adventure Gamers While waiting for Episode 4 of AGON from Hungarian developer Private Moon Studios, people may have begun wondering if we'd seen the last of Professor Hunt and ...
10 ‘Must-Do’ Attractions in South Australia for the Kids and ... Jan 10, 2006
ASIATravelTips.com, Pick strawberries at Agon Berry Farm in the Fleurieu Peninsula during their strawberry season between November and April; or at the Beerenberg Strawberry Farm ...
Historical marker for Bergstrom Air Force Base Jan 10, 2006
News 8 Austin, The building is nicknamed "The Round-agon a play on the federal "pentagon" and for it's round shape. Bergstrom Air Base was named for Capt. ...
Darkfall First View Dec 14, 2005
Ve3d.com Currently approaching beta, it takes place in a world called Agon that will offer six diverse playable races aligned in three groups. ...
Metroid Prime 2 Echoes Dec 20, 2005
IGN, The world you play in is know as Aether, it is split into four main areas, the Agon Wastes, the Torvus Bog, the Sanctuary Fortress, and the Temple Grounds. ...
New Direct Marketing body under construction Dec 15, 2005
Bizcommunity.com, The Johannesburg meeting was chaired by Rory Duckles of Agon Marketing and Patrick Muthui of FNB Direct Channel, with Darryl Joubert from Intimate Date ...
Professor leads sport philosophers Dec 13, 2005
DesMoinesRegister.com, A little background: Ever wonder about the Socratic agon? Or whether it has anything do with the US Olympic team? The Morningside ...
Segregation, 2006 style Jan 2, 2006
EducationGuardian.co.uk, Avita, Sadia, Ruhee and Emma are second-year students sitting in London Met's new purpose-built law school mulling over their coursework deadlines. ...
Six of family die in road accident Jan 8, 2006
Times of India, ...are Dr Surinder Kumar Sharma, who was driving the car, his wife Sunita Sharma, son Naveen Kumar, daughter-in-law Chanchala, and two daughters Avita, and Purnima ...
Basketball training squads named Dec 14, 2005
The National, Nesta Sape, Marjory Babia, Joan Kissip, Reslie Kealo, Daphne Francis, Jocabeth Yuasi, Tracy Yasi, Betty Ferman, Marianne Cot, Fiona Wani, and Angela Avita. ...
Reimbursement Regulations Underline the Need for Innovative ... Jan 9, 2006
PR Newswire UK (press release), Moroever, the existing restraints in the market can be overcome if efforts are made to develop better links with the Association for Parenteral and Enteral ...
Tainted pet food raising concerns Jan 14, 2006
Gainesville Times, ..."This particular dog is on total parenteral nutrition (being fed through a stomach tube) because he had so much vomiting," Sanderson said. ...
FDA Sends Warning for WinRho SDF (Rho(D) Immune Globulin ... Jan 6, 2006
PharmaLive.com (press release), ...pyrroloquinolinequinone (GDH-PQQ) or glucose-dye-oxidoreductase methods) in patients who have received maltose-containing parenteral products including WinRho ...
FDA Approves Taclonex(R) - Once Daily Therapy for Treatment of ... Jan 10, 2006
PR Newswire (press release), Headquartered in Denmark, LEO Pharma is among the world's leading companies in topical dermatology and parenteral treatment of thromboembolic disorders. ...
Baxa announces EU switch in sales and marketing Jan 9, 2006
In-PharmaTechnologist.com, ...provides systems and products that streamline pharmacy operations for oral liquid delivery, sterile IV preparation and mixing multi-source parenteral solutions ...
Immersion Medical Joins with PICC Excellence to Promote Training ... Jan 9, 2006
Business Wire (press release), Peripherally inserted central catheters are used to provide prolonged intravenous access for dispensing total parenteral nutrition to neonates, and antibiotics ...
Update on Gout and Other Crystal-Induced Arthritides Jan 5, 2006
Medscape (subscription) First, dietary hypomagnesemia was identified as a significant risk factor for chondrocalcinosis in subjects on long-term parenteral nutrition, even with ...
Androgen Deprivation Affects Memory in Prostate Cancer Patients Jan 4, 2006
Cancerpage.com, ..."While it is premature to recommend parenteral estradiol as an alternative to conventional androgen deprivation therapy, these data support the further study ...
Flexpoint Partners Announces Acquisition of Midatlantic Home ... Jan 5, 2006
PR Newswire (press release), ...has particular expertise in treating complex patients requiring inotropic/cardiac therapies, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), total parenteral nutrition and ...
Figures hard to digest Dec 19, 2005
Belfast Telegraph, Furthermore, a report by the British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition claims about 30% of patients in nursing homes and hospitals are clinically ...
Wyeth and Progenics Pharmaceuticals Announce Worldwide ... Dec 23, 2005
Business Wire (press release), Progenics will lead the US development of subcutaneous and intravenous MNTX, while Wyeth will lead development of these parenteral products outside the US ...
Twitching eye likely signals eyestrain, not diet problem 16 Jan 2006
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, If your acne doesn’t respond, you may want to see your care provider for a stronger prescription lotion, such as tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova) or adapalene ...
Move over Accutane: There are safer, yet still effective ... 16 Jan 2006
Daily Review Online, ...teenager. I went to a bunch of dermatologists and took Retin-A and all that junk, but all it did was make my skin red and burned.". ...
Daily use of Retin-A helps diabetics heal foot sores Dec 27, 2005
Pioneer Press, Might Retin-A (tretinoin), a topical skin rejuvenator, effectively treat these ulcers? This study randomly assigned 24 men with ...
New Options for Adult Acne Jan 13, 2006
Fashion Monitor Toronto, If your acne doesn’t respond, you may want to see your care provider for a stronger prescription acne lotion such a tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova) or adapaline ...
Study This Jan 7, 2006
Bryan College Station Eagle, Might Retin-A (tretinoin), a topical skin rejuvenator, effectively treat these ulcers? • This study: randomly assigned 24 men ...
New application of skin cream promises to heal diabetic foot ... Dec 27, 2005
Newstarget.com, The Archives of Dermatology has released a report that a skin cream known as Retin-A, designed to treat acne and prevent wrinkles, has shown an ability to heal ...
The new wrinkles in anti-aging creams Dec 27, 2005
OregonLive.com, Johnson & Johnson soon developed a cream called Retin-A to deploy it. In the '80s Kligman found that Retin-A had a further use: It ...
Smart Enough to Understand Your Moisturizer? Dec 21, 2005
New York Times, ...the treatment of acne. Johnson & Johnson soon developed a cream called Retin-A to deploy it. In the 80's Dr. Kligman found that ...
Dermatologists discover new method for treating diabetic foot ... Dec 20, 2005
Newstarget.com, Previous studies suggesting that topical Retin-A (tretinoin) was helpful in enhancing wound healing in patients with diabetes were small and some results had ...
Day Spa Magazine’s Top Chain Spa of 2005, Gene Juarez is to be ... Jan 10, 2006
PR Web (press release), Plus, HydroPeptideâ„¢ can be used in combination with glycolic acids, Retin-Aâ„¢, other topical medications, SPF moisturizers and makeup. ...
Light or Heat Treatments as Alternatives to Drug Jan 11, 2006
New York Times, And chemical peels and retinoids like adapalene (brand name Differin) and tretinoin (Retin-A) help too, by preventing dead skin cells from clogging pores. ...
Cosmetics tips Dec 21, 2005
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, ...option to address wrinkles and blemishes is the active ingredient tretinoin, found in prescription products such as Renova, Tazorac, and Retin-A. Tretinoin not ...
Hair-brained ideas %%bodybegin%% Jan 4, 2006
Cleveland Plain Dealer, REALITY: Yes, it is very important, says Matthews. If you are taking Retin-A, your skin will be thinner and may tear when you have your facial hair waxed. ...
US: Youth-crazed society? Jan 4, 2006
myDNA.com, Lamm said that the revolution in antiaging skin care began in many ways with the finding that Retin A reduced the appearance and development of wrinkles. ...
REVIEW : Bald! a reflection on the world’s superior heads Dec 25, 2005
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription), Yet this is a reality that millions upon millions of people simply refuse to acknowledge, now as always, which explains Botox and Retin-A and Viagra and any ...
Press Conference -- Kern's Nectars Celebrates Dulce Quinceanera ... 16 Jan 2006
Business Wire (press release), Participating Hispanic grocery chains included Vallarta's, Liborios, Tapatio, Super A, Gigante, Value Plus Food Warehouse, Top Value Market, Amar, Ranch Market ...
Mandated super a forced saving recipe Jan 15, 2006
Australian Financial Review, The announcement of yet another near-record trade deficit should be raising big red alarm flags all over the country. For Australia ...
Universal super a liability: expert Jan 7, 2006
Manawatu Standard, By LEE MATTHEWS. New Zealand's ageing population and skill shortages means we need to debate retirement ages and automatic claiming ...
Buffalo Expands Its Reach in the Wireless Multimedia Market With ... Jan 5, 2006
PrimeZone (press release), LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- CES Booth No. RV2 -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing ...
Shelby Twp. murder trial resumes Jan 11, 2006
Detroit Free Press, After a four-day break, jurors in the murder trial of Anthony Deleon returned to court Tuesday to hear testimony from Renese Super, a counselor for battered ...
Year in review Jan 3, 2006
Slave Lake Lakeside Leader, The owners of a Slave Lake institution – Boisvert’s Super A store – announced in January that after 50 years in business they were closing the store. ...
NOTORIOUS BIG - Biggie Duets Jan 9, 2006
UK-Flava.com, The Chris Robinson directed video is also on rotation at MTV UK (B List), MTV Base (Super A-List), MTV Hits, MTV Brand Spankin New List, Kiss TV, The Box and ...
Tips of the iceberg Dec 18, 2005
New York Daily News, ..."The budget should trump all else," he said. "If that means giving the super a $20 tip because that's what you can afford, so be it.". ...
Diary of a season Jan 7, 2006
In-Forum (subscription), ...offensive actions work well. Lavelle has a great night with 126 yards but our defense is super. A most satisfying win. Coach Kelly tells ...
Honda F1 Drivers: Jenson Button Dec 28, 2005
sportnetwork.net, With a works drive for 1997 sorted, Button warmed up with a 2nd place in the European Winter Super A Championship, before going one better in the summer ...
Repeats We Watch Jan 8, 2006
Broadcasting & Cable (subscription), ...later. There are some eye-popping results in the 18-49 demo. (A score of 100 is super. A 48, which is what ER got, is not.). On the ...
Higgins: Junketing Around The Junction Jan 4, 2006
Concord Journal, Eric Haartz is sitting in his 1912 Buick and Denise and Deborah are standing next to the car "super!" A picture card of David, Susan, Eamon and Aisling Hegarty ...
John Lee: Last six months rode to the rescue Jan 6, 2006
Financial Times, Conversely a 50 per cent rise in Pochins, a property developer and construction group, was a super A holding and, therefore, played a big part in my overall ...
Food for thought: Vitamin-enriched rice’s here 16 Jan 2006
Expressindia.com, This is no longer a dream. Vitamin-enriched rice may soon be available at the neighbourhood kirana store. After the successful implementation ...
Sun ’cuts prostate cancer risk’ 16 Jan 2006
PakTribune.com, Writing in Cancer Research, they suggest that the protection was a result of the body’s manufacture of vitamin D after sun exposure. ...
Peeling back the layers 16 Jan 2006
Louisville Business First, First, I am a big fan of citrus fruits (you can never have too much Vitamin C), and, second, her mention of this particular brand of school fund-raising made ...
Golden grains 16 Jan 2006
Checkbiotech.org (press release), A genetically modified variety of rice can take care of Vitamin A deficiency in one’s diet. ... Vitamin A (Retinol) is the first vitamin which was named in 1915. ...
Anti-Aging Skincare: Load on Vitamins! 16 Jan 2006
Fashion Monitor Toronto, Vitamin A, and its precursor beta-carotene, are found in yellow, orange, and green vegetables, egg yolks, liver, butter, and fish oils. ...
Exploring The Alternatives 16 Jan 2006
Saturday Evening Post, ...recruiting 2,372 participants age 50 years and older who've had a heart attack to determine whether chelation therapy and/or high-dose vitamin therapy proves ...
Is your family prepared for cold and flu season? 16 Jan 2006
Chatham Journal Weekly, In addition to increasing your intake of Vitamin C, and perhaps getting a flu shot, there are a number of quick tips to help your family survive this winter ...
Lung cancer is more prevalent among males with 13, 273 cases in ... 16 Jan 2006
Bayanihan.org, ...s penchant for eating unhealthy foods, particularly fastfood products, processed meat, and foods that are low in fiber and micronutrients such as Vitamin A and ...
LIFELONG HEALTH : Vitamin D prevents disease, but deficiency is ... Jan 15, 2006
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription), In the past few months a number of research studies have identified more important roles for vitamin D in health. This comes at ...
Vitamin addition to edible oil Jan 15, 2006
Khaleej Times, Dr Vallabh Kathiria, who was minister of state for health in the NDA regime, has said that vitamin-enriched edible oil could be harmful to health in the long ...
D-fending your health Jan 15, 2006
Washington Examiner, It's all about the D. No, we're not talking about LaVar Arrington and the Redskins; we're talking about vitamin D. This year's "it ...
Nutrition by Nanotech signs worldwide agreement with FranTech Jan 15, 2006
Food Ingredients First (press release), ...nano-partical sprays. Currently, Nutrition By Nanotech offers a Vitamin B-12 Booster, Nanoceuticalâ„¢ Delivery System and a Vitamin B Complex. ...
More Vitamin D for Everyone, Cancer Researchers Urge Jan 13, 2006
Daily News Central, Researchers recommend taking vitamin D supplements to prevent certain cancers. Cancer prevention specialists have concluded that ...
The Nature of Nutrients Jan 14, 2006
Newsweek Forgo your daily orange for a vitamin C pill, and you will miss out on other compounds that protect the heart, fight cancer and combat infections. ...
Options for upping your vitamin D dose Jan 10, 2006
San Diego Union Tribune, By RJ Ignelzi. It turns out vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin," may be good for more than just increasing muscle strength and helping our body absorb calcium. ...
Too Much Vitamin C Not Good for Diabetics` Hearts Jan 9, 2006
PakTribune.com, ISLAMABAD, January 10 (Online): Older women with diabetes who take high doses of vitamin C for the sake of their hearts may be doing more harm than good, new ...
Vitamin D linked to fetal bones Jan 9, 2006
Toronto Star, Children whose mothers are deficient in vitamin D during pregnancy may grow up with lower than normal bone mass, putting them at higher risk of osteoporotic ...
Vitamin D deficiency can increase cancer risk Jan 9, 2006
Reuters.uk, NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Correcting vitamin D deficiency could significantly lower the risk of several types of cancer, investigators report. ...
Reports Emphasize Importance of Relatively Large Doses of Vitamin ... Jan 9, 2006
Cancer Consultants (press release), Several recent reports have suggested that the typical intake of 200-400 units per day of vitamin D may be insufficient to prevent cancer. ...
Vitamin D 'makes babies stronger' Jan 9, 2006
Trade Arabia, Giving pregnant women vitamin D could mean their babies grow stronger bones in later life, a study suggests. A study of 198 mothers ...
Vitamin D aids patients with lung problems, New Zealand ... Jan 11, 2006
Newstarget.com, In New Zealand, University of Auckland researchers have discovered that patients who had greater concentrations of vitamin D demonstrated superior lung ...
Vitamin D In Pregnancy Protects Children's Bones Jan 10, 2006
StaffNurse.com, It found that the mothers of children with weaker bones were lacking in vitamin D while they were pregnant. Vitamin D is needed ...
VITAMIN C NO HELP TO COLD? Jan 9, 2006
Free Market News Network, Vitamin C's reputation for fighting the common cold may not be justified, say researchers. They say they checked the best studies ...
Learn How To Detect Vitamin D Deficiency Jan 9, 2006
WBAL Channel.com, BALTIMORE -- Vitamin D may be among the most crucial vitamins women can take, but many don't know they don't get enough. Barbara ...
Vitamin May Fight Stroke Damage Jan 9, 2006
WNBC, He and his team of researchers have found a vitamin called alpha tocotrienol, which may be able to help prevent strokes, or limit the damage they can do. ...
Vitamin D deficiency can increase cancer risk Jan 9, 2006
NewKerala.com, NEW YORK: Correcting vitamin D deficiency could significantly lower the risk of several types of cancer, investigators report. ''The ...
Vitamin D types process in the body differently Jan 10, 2006
Contra Costa Times, Q: I hear that vitamin D has been found to help prevent cancer and that vitamin D3 is recommended. ... Vitamin D is commonly called the "sunshine" vitamin. ...
Vitamin D Can Play Role in Lung Health Jan 9, 2006
Food Consumer, By New release. Editor's note: many health benefits of vitamin D have been reported recently. Good sources for vitamin D is cod liver ...
Vitamin D is known cancer fighter; precise dose varies ASK DR. H ... Jan 10, 2006
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, Q: I know that vitamin D is necessary for strong bones, but have you ever heard of it helping to prevent breast cancer? My friend takes 800 units every day. ...
Maternal Vitamin D Supplementation Promises Healthy Bones In Child Jan 10, 2006
MedIndia, Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy can lead to a substantial improvement in the bone density later in life . Children of ...
Vitamin D Can Reduce Winter Depression Jan 9, 2006
Daily News Central, ...'It's very likely that if you're over 40 and supplement your diet with a generous amount of vitamin D, you can lower your risk of prostate, breast and bowel ...
Folate, Vitamin B6 Counteract Colorectal Cancer Jan 11, 2006
Natural Products Industry Insider, BOSTON--Higher dietary intake of folate and vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in women, according to a study published in the American ...
Low maternal vitamin D ups child’s risk Jan 10, 2006
AustralianDoctor.com (subscription), LANCET Children whose mothers are vitamin D deficient during pregnancy experience reduced bone-mineral accrual during childhood, placing them at possible risk ...
Preventing birth defects, one vitamin at a time Jan 9, 2006
Hagerstown Morning Herald, Folic acid is vitamin B-9 which is found in leafy green vegetables, liver, kidneys and in enriched breads and cereals. It also can ...
Vitamin D may reduce cancer risk Jan 10, 2006
Huntsville Times, AmSouth Bank will sponsor Health Week Jan. 23-27. Local healthcare officials will provide free, confidential answers to medical, dental ...
Vitamin D Supplements in Utero Linked to Better Pediatric Bones Jan 6, 2006
CNN SOUTHHAMPTON, England - Vitamin D supplements for pregnant women could improve the bone health of their children, according to researchers here. ...
Could Vitamin D actually be a miracle in a bottle? Jan 2, 2006
Scotsman, IT'S KNOWN as the sunshine vitamin and, last week, you could have been forgiven for thinking it was the miracle vitamin: Vitamin D, it transpired, could ...
Vitamin D could help pregnant women - study Jan 5, 2006
Reuters.uk, LONDON (Reuters) - Vitamin D supplements for pregnant women could reduce osteoporosis in their children, according to research published on Friday. ...
Vitamin D Intake in Pregnancy Cuts Bone Weakness, Study Shows Jan 5, 2006
Bloomberg 6 (Bloomberg) -- Children whose mothers were lacking in vitamin D during pregnancy grow up to have weaker bones, according to a study published in tomorrow's ...
Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Predict Kids' Bone Health Jan 6, 2006
Forbes FRIDAY, Jan. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Mothers who take extra vitamin D while pregnant could be protecting their children from osteoporosis later in life. ...
Lots of vitamin D may curb some cancer risk Jan 1, 2006
Indianapolis Star, Ingesting about three times as much vitamin D as the norm may lower an individual's risk of developing colon, breast or ovarian cancer, a study says. ...
Pregnant? Vitamin D May Aid Baby's Bones Jan 6, 2006
FOX News ...that 9-year-old kids had higher bone mineral content, as reflected by bone mineral density (BMD) testing, if their mothers had gotten vitamin D supplements ...
Lack of Vitamin B-12 leads to bone loss in aging women Jan 5, 2006
Hindustan Times, A new study has found that older women with low levels of vitamin B-12 are more likely to experience rapid bone loss. The findings ...
Vitamin E helps combat diabetes Jan 5, 2006
Hindustan Times, ...has indicated that about 40 per cent of diabetic patients can reduce their risk of heart attacks and of dying from heart disease by taking vitamin E supplements ...
Vitamin D found to be cancer foe Jan 1, 2006
Los Angeles Times, Vitamin D appears to lower the risk of colon, breast and ovarian cancer, say researchers who reviewed 63 studies, including several large long-term ones, on ...
Vitamin-rich diet may help vision Jan 1, 2006
Los Angeles Times, A vitamin-rich diet appears to lower the risk of macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness among the elderly in developed countries. ...
Prenatal vitamin D may better children's bone health Jan 7, 2006
Food Consumer, By fc. Women who take vitamin D supplements and or get lots of sunshine during pregnancy may improve the bone health of their children, according to a UK study ...
Pregnant women must avoid vitamin D overdose, say scientists Jan 6, 2006
NewKerala.com, London: Scientists warn that pregnant women should not take extra vitamin D unless recommended by their doctor. The research led ...
Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Affect Childhood Bone Mass Jan 6, 2006
Medscape (subscription) NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Jan 05 - Offspring of mothers with low serum vitamin D levels have reduced bone mineral content during childhood, potentially ...
The rise of vitamin D Jan 4, 2006
FoodProductionDaily.com, 04/01/2006 - A growing body of research is driving strong growth in supplements and foods fortified with vitamin D, inversely linked in several studies to ...
Vitamin D `could help pregnant women` Jan 6, 2006
GG2.net, VITAMIN D supplements for pregnant women could reduce osteoporosis in their children, according to research published today. The ...
Vitamin D during pregnancy affects kids‘ bone mass Jan 6, 2006
Leading The Charge, NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The children of mothers who had low levels of vitamin D during their pregnancy have reduced bone mineral content during childhood ...
Maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy influences the bone ... Jan 6, 2006
News-Medical.net, Vitamin D supplementation of pregnant women could lead to longlasting reduction in osteoporotic fractures in their children, according to a study published in ...
Calls for vitamin D supplements during pregnancy Jan 6, 2006
NutraIngredients-usa.com, By Stephen Daniells. 1/6/2006 - Higher intake of vitamin D by pregnant women has been linked to stronger bones in their children. ...
Strong calls for greater vitamin D intake Jan 3, 2006
FoodNavigator.com, 03/01/2006 - Higher intakes of vitamin D could reduce the risk of certain cancers by as much as 50 per cent, suggests a new study, lending weight to calls for ...
Vitamin D could boost babies' bone health Jan 6, 2006
DeHavilland, Pregnant women who take vitamin D could guarantee their babies have stronger bones as they grow up, a study has claimed. Researchers ...
UV Foundation Applauds Vitamin D Research Results Jan 4, 2006
U.S. Newswire (press release), 4 /US Newswire/ -- The Ultra Violet Light Research Foundation is heartened by results of several recent studies on the importance of Vitamin D for good health. ...
Vitamin D Fends Off Osteoporosis in Children Jan 6, 2006
WLNS, Researchers say pregnant women who take vitamin D could help reduce osteoporosis in their children. A British study shows that children ...
Vitamin Angel Alliance Increases Outreach by over 250% in 2005 Jan 5, 2006
Emediawire (press release), Vitamin Angel Alliance announced today a record level of contributions of nutritional help worldwide in 2005. Stimulated by an unprecedented ...
Vitamin D sales soar in response to research findings Jan 3, 2006
Food Business Review Health and beauty retailers have seen a significant increase in sales of Vitamin D following recent research highlighting the supplement's positive benefits in ...
Mother's Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy May Affect Child's Bone ... Jan 7, 2006
All Headline News London, England (AHN) - Pregnant mothers that take Vitamin D may help to strengthen their children's bones later in life. A study ...
Vitamin Angel Alliance Increases Outreach by over 250% in 2005 Jan 4, 2006
NPIcenter (press release), Santa Barbara, CA --January 4, 2006 – Vitamin Angel Alliance announced today a record level of contributions of nutritional help worldwide in 2005. ... | |
