The Effect of Vitamin A Supplementation on Biochemical Parameters in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Author(s) -
Sima Jafarirad,
Fereydoun Siassi,
Mohammad-Hossein Harirchian,
Reza Amani,
Sama Bitarafan,
Ali-Akbar Saboor-Yaraghi
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
iranian red crescent medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2074-1812
pISSN - 2074-1804
DOI - 10.5812/ircmj.3480
Subject(s) - medicine , placebo , vitamin , adverse effect , immune system , vitamin e , vitamin c , gastroenterology , lipid profile , antioxidant , immunology , cholesterol , biochemistry , pathology , biology , alternative medicine
Vitamin A has different functions in the body and after being converted to acid form; it can play many roles in immune system regulation. Therefore, this vitamin can be used as a supplement in the treatment of diseases, such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble compound and its long-term consumption in high doses can have some adverse effects.
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