Blood levels of vitamin C, carotenoids and retinol are inversely associated with cataract in a north Indian population

PURPOSE. To examine the association of blood antioxidants with cataract.

Decreased serum retinol is associated with increased mortality in renal transplant recipients

Vitamin A plays a central role in epithelial integrity and immune function. Given the risk of infection after transplantation, adequate vitamin A concentrations may be important in patients with a transplant. We assessed whether there was an association between retinol concentration and all-cause mortality in renal transplant recipients.