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[A] The following conclusions are supported by good evidence:
Vitamin A supplements containing large amounts of preformed vitamin A (retinol); including fish liver oils, vitamin and mineral supplements, and some herbal preparations; should not be recommended with the express objective of improving bone health.
[B] The following conclusions are supported by fair evidence:
Moderate daily caffeine intake up to 400 mg/day is not associated with any adverse effects on bone status and