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Restricted diet of junk food leads to one teen’s loss of vision makes the headlines. Yet, news does not report that 500,000 children go blind per year from Vitamin A deficiency with half dying within a year of vision loss.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 3, 2019 Source:Teen went blind after eating only Pringles, fries, ham and sausage: case study Reference:Blindness Caused by a Junk Food Diet WHO: Micronutrient deficiencies :Vitamin A deficiency
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Parents should be aware that certain vitamins may interact with other medications
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 25, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Many parents unaware of the risks of vitamins Reference: Safety Considerations and Potential Interactions of Vitamins: Should Vitamins Be Considered Drugs?
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Study: antioxidants increase the risk of all-cause death
It is estimated that 80 to 160 million adults take antioxidants in the form of Vitamin A, E and beta-carotene. The premise is that antioxidants will prevent cellular damage from environmental sources maintain their health and thus lead to a longer life. A new study published in the February 28, 2007 issue of the Journal…