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vitamin A
Coverage of vitamin A in the Nexus archive.
- Vitamin A Linked to Better Lung Function in Kids, Adults
Higher vitamin A levels were associated with improved lung function in both children and adults, according to a study. Vitamin D levels also showed a benefit for lung function among adults.
- Scientists create supercharged vitamin K that helps the brain heal itself
Scientists in Japan developed vitamin K-based compounds combined with vitamin A components, which are three times more effective at converting neural stem cells into neurons than natural vitamin K. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.