Prior to ordering vitamin and mineral supplementation for patients with macular degeneration, ask about smoking history. Individuals who smoke or have ever smoked should avoid high-dose vitamin A supplementation due to a high correlation between smoking, vitamin A and lung cancer. As an alternative, prescribe a formulation that does not contain vitamin A. รข€" Debra Hunt, ARNP, Orlando, Fla. (166-6)
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