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Vitamin A - application technology

J C Bauernfeind

    Food and Nutrition
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Synthetic vitamin A is now widely available, offering hope to populations worldwide suffering from vitamin A deficiency. Fortified foods can effectively deliver this essential nutrient, preventing vision loss and infections.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nutritional Science
    • Public Health
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Vitamin A deficiency is a global health issue, leading to preventable blindness and increased susceptibility to infections.
    • Suboptimal intake of vitamin A affects vulnerable populations disproportionately.
    • Micronutrient deficiencies pose significant public health challenges worldwide.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the impact of synthetic vitamin A availability on global health outcomes.
    • To discuss the potential of food vehicles for vitamin A delivery.
    • To underscore the role of synthetic vitamin A in preventing deficiency-related diseases.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing technologies for synthetic vitamin A production.
    • Analysis of food fortification strategies for nutrient delivery.

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  • Assessment of the public health implications of vitamin A supplementation.

    • Main Results:

    • Unlimited quantities of synthetic vitamin A and its esters are now accessible globally.
    • Established technologies allow for the preparation of synthetic vitamin A in diverse application forms.
    • Commonly consumed foods can serve as effective carriers for vitamin A fortification.

    Conclusions:

    • Synthetic vitamin A offers a viable solution to combat widespread vitamin A deficiency.
    • Food-based strategies are crucial for ensuring adequate vitamin A intake in deficient populations.
    • Vitamin A fortification through food vehicles can mitigate xerophthalmia and infectious diseases.