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Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
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.
By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.