Author : Great Britain: Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition: Vitamin A Subgroup
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780112430889
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (38 download)
Book Synopsis Review of Dietary Advice on Vitamin A by : Great Britain: Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition: Vitamin A Subgroup
Download or read book Review of Dietary Advice on Vitamin A written by Great Britain: Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition: Vitamin A Subgroup and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2005-09-12 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report reassess the dietary advice to consumers on foods and supplements containing Vitamin A (retinol), given evidence from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey that the dietary intake for some adults might exceed the safety guidance level set by the Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals (EVM) in 2003. Liver and dietary supplements (including fish liver oils) are the main sources of retinol. The report concludes that there is insufficient evidence on the association between high intakes of retinol and poor bone health to justify a change in dietary advice for all consumers, but as a precaution for those who are regular consumers of liver (once a week or more) it may be advisable to avoid supplements containing retinol. People at risk of osteoporosis (such as postmenopausal women and older people) are also advised to limit their retinol intakes. Further research is needed on the relationship between retinol intake and bone fracture risk.