DSM Nutritional Products Ld., Kaiseraugst, Switzerland.
Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2012 Oct;82(5):316-20. doi: 10.1024/0300-9831/a000125.
The link between a sufficient intake of vitamins and long term health, cognition, healthy development and aging is increasingly supported by experimental animal, human and epidemiology studies. In low income countries billions of people still suffer from the burden of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. However, inadequate micronutrient status might also be an issue in industrialized countries. Recent results from nutritional surveys in countries like the United States, Germany, and Great Britain indicate that the recommended intake of micronutrients is not reached. This notably concerns certain vulnerable population groups, such as pregnant women, young children and the elderly, but also greatly influences the general healthcare costs. An overview is provided on the gap that exists between current vitamin intakes and requirements, even in countries where diverse foods are plentiful. Folic acid and vitamin D intake and status are evaluated in more detail, providing insight on health and potential impact on health care systems.
越来越多的实验动物、人体和流行病学研究支持充足的维生素摄入与长期健康、认知、健康发育和衰老之间存在关联。在低收入国家，仍有数十亿人饱受营养不良和微量营养素缺乏的困扰。然而，在工业化国家，微量营养素摄入不足也可能是一个问题。最近，美国、德国和英国等国家的营养调查结果表明，人们没有摄入推荐量的微量营养素。这尤其涉及某些弱势群体，如孕妇、幼儿和老年人，但也极大地影响了一般医疗保健费用。本文概述了即使在食物种类繁多的国家，当前的维生素摄入量与需求量之间存在的差距。本文还详细评估了叶酸和维生素 D 的摄入量和状况，深入了解其对健康的影响以及对医疗保健系统的潜在影响。
