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has any one heard any more information about the research done with retinoc acid ( a derivative of vit A ) as healing lung damage in emphysema ? Its research done at Kings College by prof Malcolm Maden.

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Me Personally A Would Stay >Clear Of Vitamin A Supplements .... In Smokers And Drinkers With Lung Problems Xtra Intake Could Make Your Condition Worse

Am Sure Research Is On Going .... But Have Not Seen Anything Positive Unless U Have Leukemia

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thank you for responding to my question. The research is being done at some hospital in London but until I hear more I will most definately avoid Vit A.

cheers

jeannie

just this - its a few ears old

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/147...

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thank you for responding to my question Julie and for passing on the link.

best wishes

jeannie

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