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Serum retinol levels and the risk of fracture
- Source :
- The New England Journal of Medicine. Jan 23, 2003, Vol. 348 Issue 4, p287, 8 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Too much vitamin A can increase a person's risk of bone fracture, according to a study of 2,322 men. Men with the highest blood levels of vitamin A had 7 times the risk of fracturing a bone compared to men with the lowest blood levels. On the other hand, beta carotene was not associated with an increased risk of bone fracture.
- Subjects :
- Vitamin A -- Adverse and side effects
Fractures -- Risk factors
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Details
- ISSN :
- 00284793
- Volume :
- 348
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The New England Journal of Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.96916986