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An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.
The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.