High-dose vitamin A supplementation twice a year to children 6–59 months old in vitamin A deficient areas has been studied to reduce under-five mortality by 23%. Vitamin A deficiency increases the risk of death associated with infectious diseases due to lower immune system of the body. Vitamin A supplementation program has been implemented in Indonesia with varying coverage. Many factors of r…
Abstract Test material (drug) which will be utilized in humans must pass complete test in the laboratory and continue with animal studies to determine its appropriateness and safety. Animal experiment is required in order to observe and assess the reactions and interactions of all test materials provided, as well as their impacts completely and deeply. Appropriateness of the use of experimenta…
Micronutrients play a necessary and important role in the metabolism. One way to improve micronutrient deficiency condition is by supplementing these nutrients, both single or in combination. The impact of nutritional supplementation with a combination of two substances is the interaction of the nutrients, either synergistic or antagonistic. Some interactions of iron with other micronutrients, …
Background: Vitamin A supplementation program for postparum mothers has been implemented in lndonesia since 1996. The objective is to improve vitamin A status of postpartum mother and newborn through improvement of vitamin A status in breastmilk. However, Riskesdas 2010, across-sectional nationwide health study, reveals that the coverage is lower than in children underfives. In order to impro…