FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 A RDA 3000 IU per day for men, 2300 for women Main antioxidant in the mucous membranes and is a chelator. "Vitamin A and beta carotene caused remission of precancerous areas called oral leukoplakias and prevented new lesions from forming." (Vitamin A therapy and Oral Cancer: Sci. News 6-11-88) Required for many body functions. Enhances immunity to infections including some forms of cancer and is anti-aging. Zinc, B Complex, E, calcium, and phosphorus required for assimilation. Alcoholics have a shortage of this vitamin. Source is fish liver oil. Others may be toxic. Dosage over 10000 IU per day caused birth defects. (27) See note 3. "Excess Vitamin A intake increases the risk of bone fractures. For optimal bone mineral density vitamin A (retinol) intake should not exceed 2000 to 2800 IU per day. Provitamin A carotenes have no significant effect on bone fracture. Both low and high intakes of vitamin A may compromise bone health." Hypervitaminosis A and Fractures, Paul Lips, M.D., Ph.D. (New England Journal of Medicine: 01-23-03) For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 A RDA 3000 IU per day for men, 2300 for women Main antioxidant in the mucous membranes and is a chelator. "Vitamin A and beta carotene caused remission of precancerous areas called oral leukoplakias and prevented new lesions from forming." (Vitamin A therapy and Oral Cancer: Sci. News 6-11-88) Required for many body functions. Enhances immunity to infections including some forms of cancer and is anti-aging. Zinc, B Complex, E, calcium, and phosphorus required for assimilation. Alcoholics have a shortage of this vitamin. Source is fish liver oil. Others may be toxic. Dosage over 10000 IU per day caused birth defects. (27) See note 3. "Excess Vitamin A intake increases the risk of bone fractures. For optimal bone mineral density vitamin A (retinol) intake should not exceed 2000 to 2800 IU per day. Provitamin A carotenes have no significant effect on bone fracture. Both low and high intakes of vitamin A may compromise bone health." Hypervitaminosis A and Fractures, Paul Lips, M.D., Ph.D. (New England Journal of Medicine: 01-23-03) For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
