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Methods currently used to assess the vitamin status are discussed with special attention to indices which relate to functional aspects. It is concluded that for a more dynamic evaluation of the vitamin status of an individual, reliable techniques are missing for most vitamins. In view of the increasing interest in an evaluation of disease risks, development of functional markers∗ of vitamin status is urgently needed.
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