Abstract
Summary
Serum tocopherol values were determined on 79 adult males, 23 adult females, 19 pregnant or lactating females and 31 children. Of the total, 21% had values below 0.5 mg/100 ml. Children and pregnant or lactating females had 29% and 26%, respectively, in this low range. Serum vit. A and carotenoid levels were also determined and significant numbers of low values were found.
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