Alcoholism
Reports from G.V. Chaves et al highlight recent research in alcoholism
Published in Mental Health Law Weekly, May 31st, 2008
" The objective of the present study was to investigate vitamin A nutritional status in individuals with class III obesity through a biochemical indicator (retinol and beta-carotene serum levels), correlating these findings with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) presence and its risk factors. The studied population was composed of 145 patients with morbid obesity [body mass index, BMI >= 40 kg/m(2)) of both sexes," scientists in Brazil report.
"Retinol and beta-carotene serum levels were assessed by high performance liquid chromatography. The cutoff values used for serum retinol and beta-carotene inadequacy were < 1.05 mu mol/l and <= 40 mu g/dl,...
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