Implications of oral contraceptive use on vitamin nutritional status

Bamji, M.S.

Indian Journal of Medical Research 68(Suppl): 80-87

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5340
Document Number: 438532
A series of studies at the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India on the effect of oral contraceptives on vitamin status is reviewed. Clinical implications of the change in vitamin metabolism were not fully understood; high doses of vitamin may change metabolism of amino acids or of glucose. It is suggested that a pack of 28 pills be provided, having 21 contraceptive and 7 vitamin pills.

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