The Effect of Protein Intake on the Utilization of Body Stores of Vitamin A

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Authors

  • R. K. Jethi
     Department of Biochemistry, Medical Center, Little Rock, Ark ,US
  • G. S. Ranhotra
     Department of Biochemistry, Punjab Agricultural University ,IN

Abstract

On the basis of clinical observations on avitaminosis A and protein malnutrition diseases, a possible relationship between vitamin A and protein has been suggested. In vitamin A-deficient animals, a depressed growth rate, poor food and protein efficiencies accompanied by decreased nitrogen retention have been reported.

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1969-04-01

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Jethi, R. K., & Ranhotra, G. S. (1969). The Effect of Protein Intake on the Utilization of Body Stores of Vitamin A. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 6(2), 87–90. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/ijnd/article/view/14207

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Volume 6, Issue 2, April 1969

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Original Articles

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