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Vit. A alcohol attained a maximum absorption at 12 hours post treatment, while beta carotene was absorbed at a slower more sustained rate. On the other hand, Vit. A alcohol and acetate were absorbed at comparable rates. The comparative value of Vit. A alcohol and beta carotene as measured by hepatic storage was markedly different for normal and Vit. A deficient sheep indicating that deficiency may impair carotene utilization.
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