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Vitamins and hormones in nutrition

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    The synergistic action of vitamins and hormones has been indicated.

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    The influence on vitamin absorption of such contributing factors as hormone dyscrasias, infection, gastro-intestinal disease, reduced dietary intake, emotional upset, trauma, has been discussed.

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    Careful examination, complete history, proper evaluation of apparently insignificant symptoms, with routine laboratory tests whenever practicable, are essential for correct diagnosis.

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    Therapeutic recommendations consist of clearing all foci of infection and contributing factors, restoring the endocrine balance by substitution therapy, and administration of vitamins.

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Sieve, B.F. Vitamins and hormones in nutrition. Jour. D. D. 11, 179–181 (1944). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03020250

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