by Becky | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021, Bone Health, Omega - 3, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that higher levels of plasma n-3 PUFAs may play a key role in maintaining bone health by protecting bone mass and preventing risk of fracture. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 17, 2021 | 2021, Bone Health, Vegetarianism
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Quantitative ultrasound results showed that individuals on the vegan diet had lower ultrasound attenuation scores (BUA) compared with omnivores (P = 0.02). (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2021 | 2019, Aging, Amino Acids, Bone Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that a specific amino acid (AA) profile is associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD) and lower subsequent fracture risk, independent of diet and lifestyle factors. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 23, 2021 | 2020, Bone Health, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Fitness and Exercise, Immune Health, Omega - 3, Vitamin D - General
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplementation in combination with an exercise program did not improve blood pressure, fracture rate, infection rate or rate of cognitive decline in the healthy older participants over a 3-year period. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Bone Health, Calcium, Vitamin D - Bone Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that poverty is a strong risk for osteoporosis in America. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 1, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Bone Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. High-intensity dynamic resistance training over a total 18-month period improved bone mineral density (BMD), skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), and muscle strength in elderly men with osteopenia. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 10, 2020 | 2019, Bone Health, Menopause
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Prospective study finds that high soda consumption of at least 14 soda drinks per week is potentially associated with hip fractures in postmenopausal women.
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by Becky | Feb 3, 2020 | 2019, Bone Health, Caffeine
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study identified several bioactive metabolites of coffee that were associated with a beneficial effect on bone mineral density among healthy adult coffee drinkers. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 16, 2019 | 2018, Alternative Therapies, Bone Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A combination of pulsed electromagnetic fields and platelet rich plasma effectively treats an in vitro modal of periprosthetic osteolysis.
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by Becky | Apr 23, 2019 | 2018, Bone Health, Tocotrienols, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of tocotrienol supplementation significantly decreased bone resorption and improved bone turnover rate by suppressing the bone remodeling regulators in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
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by Becky | Apr 8, 2019 | 2019, Bone Health, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This cross-sectional study found that higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was significantly associated with improved bone density. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 19, 2018 | 2018, Alternative Therapies, Bone Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Reiki, a cost-effective and safe alternative treatment, while equivalent to physiotherapy in pain reduction and ADL score improvement, was significantly more effective than drug therapy in the participating subjects with intervertebral disc herniation. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 4, 2018 | 2016, Bone Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 48 women between the ages of 65 and 79 with osteopenia, significant improvements in bone density were seen in the dried plum group versus the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 20, 2018 | 2017, Bone Health, Curcumin, Men's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Daily supplementation with 1000 mg of a special curcumin formulation significantly improved bone density in the participating osteopenic men. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 22, 2018 | 2016, Bone Health, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study, when comparing Chinese women to men, found that the participating Chinese women had significantly higher lumbar spine and hip bone mineral densities which correlated with their significantly higher serum levels of vitamin E. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 24, 2018 | 2012, Antioxidants, Bone Health, Fitness and Exercise, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Green tea extract in combination with Tai Chi exercise significantly improved biomarkers of bone formation and resorption as well as muscle strength in the participating postmenopausal women with osteopenia. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 2, 2018 | Bone Health, Melatonin, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Melatonin, known for its ability to regulate sleep, the immune system and sex hormones, also plays an important role in supporting bone density in menopausal women according to recent research. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 2, 2017 | 2017, Bone Health, Resveratrol
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Resveratrol at 1mg/kg (but not 10 mg/kg) prevented reduction in bone volume and growth plate thickness when administered to healthy 6-week old methotrexate-treated male rats. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2017 | 2017, Bone Health, Choline
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Based on a169-item food frequency questionnaire, completed by 2649 American women and 1983 American men, this study demonstrated a positive correlation between dietary choline intake and bone density.
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by Becky | Aug 21, 2017 | 2017, Bone Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects with the greatest levels of dietary magnesium experienced significantly less fractures than those with the lowest levels of dietary magnesium.
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