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Cod Liver Oil: Benefits, Science and Debate

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Cannell cites an analysis in his journal article and December newsletter as showing that vitamin A supplements decrease lower respiratory infections “in children with low intake of retinol [vitamin A], as occurs in the Third World” but that “it appears to increase the risk and/or worsen the clinical course in normal children.” Am J Dis Child.

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19 Most Important Supplements to Take 2023: According to Dr Joseph Mercola

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While many plant-based diets are fundamentally healthy, they do lack some vital nutrients, like vitamin B12, retinol, vitamin K2, carnosine, carnitine, collagen and choline. Since many are unable to easily convert beta-carotene to vitamin A, it is important to make sure you are getting retinol not beta-carotene. 2023 Jan; 16(1): 130.,