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Plasma levels of folates, ascorbate, vitamin B6 and riboflavin in children

D V Siva Sankar

    International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. Internationale Zeitschrift Fur Vitamin- Und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal International De Vitaminologie Et De Nutrition
    |January 1, 1978
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    This study measured plasma vitamin levels in 125 children (ages 4-16) at a psychiatric center. Results showed no significant variations based on age or race, indicating levels comparable to adults.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nutrition
    • Clinical Biochemistry
    • Child Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Nutritional deficiencies can impact child development and mental health.
    • Understanding vitamin levels in pediatric populations is crucial for assessing health status.
    • Psychiatric conditions in children may be influenced by or influence nutritional status.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine plasma vitamin levels in children admitted to a psychiatric center.
    • To investigate potential correlations between vitamin levels, age, and racial origin.
    • To compare pediatric vitamin levels with established adult reference ranges.

    Main Methods:

    • Controlled study involving approximately 125 children aged 4-16 years.
    • Analysis of plasma vitamin levels, considering medication and dietary factors.
    • Statistical evaluation of mean vitamin values across different age groups and racial origins.

    Main Results:

    • No significant variations in mean plasma vitamin levels were observed with respect to age.
    • Racial origin did not show a significant impact on the measured vitamin levels.
    • The determined vitamin levels in children were found to be comparable to those reported for adult populations.

    Conclusions:

    • Plasma vitamin levels in children admitted to this psychiatric center are generally consistent across age and racial groups.
    • The findings suggest that vitamin status in this pediatric cohort is similar to that of adults.
    • Further research may explore specific vitamin interventions in pediatric psychiatric care.

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