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Journal Article |
Authors: |
Thurnham, D. I.
Migasena, P.
Supawan, Venus
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Title: |
The effect of riboflavin supplementation on the urinary hydroxyproline: creatinine index in a resettlement village in rural Thailand
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Date: |
1972
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Source: |
British Journal of Nutrition
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The urinary hydroxyproline: creatinine index was measured in forty-one preschool children, ranging in age from 18 months to 8 years, before and after they had received a supplement of 10 mg riboflavin/d for 7 d. It was found that the supplement increased the index in twenty-seven of the children. The children were divided into two groups, those with indices 1.5 and those with indices > 1.5 before supplementation. The hydroxyproline: creatinine index was found to increase significantly (P < 0.001) in the group of children whose indices were 1.5 before supplementation. There was no significant effect on those with indices > 1.5. There was no significant difference between the two groups, in either riboflavin status before supplementation or mean age. The part played by riboflavin in protein utilization and growth is discussed.
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Date Created: |
4/17/2006
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Volume: |
28
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Number: |
1
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Page Start: |
99
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Page End: |
104
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