Vitamin A and beta-carotene supply of women with gemini or short birth intervals: a pilot study

An adequate supply of vitamin A during pregnancy and breastfeeding plays an important role for development of foetus and neonate, especially in lung development and function. Aim of this pilot study was to analyze vitamin A and beta-carotene status and to investigate the contribution of nutrition to the vitamin A and beta-carotene supply in mother-infant pairs of gemini or births within short birth intervals.

Schulz C, Engel U, Kreienberg R, Biesalski HK

Eur J Nutr. 2007 Feb; 46(1):12-20. epub 2006 Nov 10.