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Multivitamin Report Card: A-minus?
Created on 5/13/2008
Vitamin A is important for the proper functioning of many different organ systems in our bodies, but as is often the case, too much of a good thing can be problematic. High intakes of vitamin A may contribute to weakened bones (osteoporosis), and extremely high intakes (> 25,000 IU per day) can cause vitamin A poisoning. How do many people get too much vitamin A? From their multivitamins. Beta carotene from fruits and vegetables is also important to our health, but when taken in high-dose supplemental form by people who smoke there is an increased risk of lung and colon cancer. The best way to get your vitamins and minerals remains eating a healthy, well-balnced diet that is high in fruits and vegetables.
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D Story on Vitamin D
Created on 5/6/2008
The importance of vitamin D to our health and wellbeing has been touted in news stories, magazine articles and popular books. Yet some of the information can be confusing, especially when considering that sunlight creates vitamin D for our bodies, yet we are advised to minimize sun exposure to help prevent skin cancer. So what should we do?
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