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Understanding Vitamin A and Its Implications on Health and Pregnancy Risks

This lecture discusses the critical role of Vitamin A, focusing on retinoic acid and its effects on development in mice. It highlights the use of Accutane, a medication prescribed for severe acne, and the associated risk of severe birth defects, including mental retardation and physical malformations. The lecture emphasizes the importance of avoiding pregnancy during treatment and the necessity of consulting a doctor if pregnancy occurs while on the medication. Additionally, it touches upon dietary sources of Vitamin A and their significance in overall health.

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Understanding Vitamin A and Its Implications on Health and Pregnancy Risks

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  1. Lecture 22 Nutrition: Food for Thought (cont.) May 27, 2005

  2. Vitamins

  3. Vitamin A Retinoic acid induced homeotic defects in mice Prescribed for the treatment of severe acne Warning: Accutane can cause severe birth defects, including mental retardation and physical malformations. A woman must not become pregnant while taking it. If you accidentally become pregnant while taking the medication, you should immediately consult your doctor.

  4. Vitamin A Dietary form of Vitamin A 90 degrees

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