The Effect of Ingested Mineral Oil on Plasma Carotene and Vitamin A

Abstract
Summary Continued ingestion of mineral oil as such or in the form of mayonnaise dressing by 20 subjects on a normal unrestricted diet resulted in a moderate decrease in plasma carotene concentration. Vitamin A levels remained unchanged. It is concluded that simultaneous ingestion of mineral oil with food prevents substantial amounts of food carotene from entering the body.

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