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Genotype Effects on β-Carotene Conversion to Vitamin A: Implications on Reducing Vitamin A Deficiency in the Philippines.
Food and nutrition bulletin - 1 Mar 2022
Zumaraga Mark Pretzel P, Arquiza Jose Maria Reynaldo Apollo, Concepcion Mae Anne, Perlas Leah, Alcudia-Catalma Ma Neda, Rodriguez Marietta
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BACKGROUND: The study aimed to identify 2 beta-carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase (BCMO1) mutations, namely R267S and A379V, and determine their association with vitamin A status among Filipinos 6 to 19 years old respondents of the 2013 Philippine National Nutrition Survey living in the National Capital Region. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study followed cross-sectional design. Whole blood specimen was collected in the...
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