Too Much Vitamin A May Cause Hip Problems
January 3, 2002
For decades doctors have recommended the use of Vitamin A to promote normal vision, healthy skin, hair and bone growth, and protection against infection. But a new study published in this month's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that excess vitamin A may increase the risk of hip fracture in older women.
Researchers from Harvard University's School of Public Health and Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital reported that too much vitamin A in an older woman's diet may actually hinder the effects of vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium, thereby promoting healthy bones. The report noted that excessive levels of vitamin A may also burden bone-repairing cells.
-- Article Courtesy of InjuryBoard.com
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