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High doses of vitamin D increase the number of falls and fractures in older women, say Australian researchers, who warn against using the vitamin in this way.

The original article can be found at: http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2010/05/12/2897105.htm

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This is a well balanced article accurately informing on a recent study looking at the use of high dose vitmain D amongst older women. The only failing is a lack of detail on cost and cost effectiveness however this does not significantly detract from the overall high quality of the story.

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