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The Women’s Health Initiative Confirms That Vitamin A Intakes Are Only Associated With Osteoporosis At Low Vitamin D Intakes

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 03 May 09
🏥 Health & Wellness Vitamins Diet Study Nutrition
  1. Vitamin A only contributes to osteoporosis when vitamin D intakes are very low.
  2. High intake of vitamin A was associated with an increased risk of fracture in women with low vitamin D intake.
  3. A modest increase in risk of fracture due to vitamin A intake was mitigated when adjusting for vitamin D and calcium intakes.

Tufts University Confirms That Vitamin A Protects Against Vitamin D Toxicity by Curbing Excess Production of Vitamin K-Dependent Proteins

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 09
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Research Vitamins Health Benefits
  1. Vitamin A can protect against Vitamin D toxicity by controlling the overproduction of Vitamin K-dependent proteins.
  2. The balance between vitamins A, D, and K is crucial for optimal health.
  3. Tufts University confirmed the hypothesis that Vitamin A helps prevent kidney stones caused by Vitamin D by regulating the production of Vitamin K-dependent proteins.

Tufts University Confirms That Vitamin A Protects Against Vitamin D Toxicity by Curbing Excess Production of Vitamin K-Dependent Proteins

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 09
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Vitamins Research
  1. Vitamin A can protect against vitamin D toxicity by regulating the production of vitamin K-dependent proteins, like matrix Gla protein.
  2. The combination of vitamins A and D is crucial for optimal health as they work synergistically to improve kidney health and prevent kidney stones.
  3. Vitamins A and D seem to increase the turnover of vitamin K, with vitamin A playing a role in curbing excessive vitamin K2 need in the kidney, ultimately working together for overall well-being.

The Benefits of Liver, Cod Liver Oil, and Dessicated Liver

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 17 Dec 08
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Vitamins Healthy living Natural remedies
  1. Liver and cod liver oil are nutrient-rich superfoods that can boost energy, muscle growth, brain power, and overall health due to their unique nutrients like vitamin A, arachidonic acid, DHA, and B vitamins.
  2. Vitamin A in liver and cod liver oil has various health benefits, such as promoting vision health, fertility, embryonic development, and protecting against oxidative stress, kidney stones, and more. These sources are more effective than relying on beta-carotene from vegetables for vitamin A intake.
  3. Liver is a powerhouse of nutrients like B vitamins, carnitine, and lipoic acid, essential for energy metabolism and other body functions. Choosing between liver, dessicated liver, and cod liver oil depends on personal preferences and nutritional needs.