Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementing with ginseng extract for 12 weeks in postmenopausal women with osteopenia showed improved makers of bone metabolism and bone formation. Osteopenia is the precursor to osteoporosis, which leads to bone loss in the body. In...
Energy Metabolism Linked to Bone Remodeling
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. DPP4 is a potential osteoclast-osteoblast coupling factor; treatment with DMAb improved glycemic control in diabetic participants with osteoporosis. Bone remodeling is a vital part of skeletal health and growth 1,2....
Genomic Variants of Alpha-Tocopherol Associated with Bone Mineral Density
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) linked to circulating alpha-tocopherol are strongly associated with estimated bone mineral density (P < 0.001). The risk of bone loss and fracture is dependent on environmental...
Vitamin D Maintains Bone Mineral Density Post Treatment with Bisphosphonates
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. BMD at the lumbar spine increased significantly over each tertile of serum vitamin D concentration (P < 0.05). Individuals with osteoporosis are commonly prescribed anti-resorptive drugs called bisphosphonates 1. Although...
Plasma Levels of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Are Positively Associated with Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
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. Several key studies indicate a direct link between...
Vegan Diet is Associated with Low Bone Mineral Density
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). Although the vegan diet is protective against various chronic...
Amino Acid Profile Associated with Bone Mineral Density and Fracture Risk in Older Adults
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. With increasing age, the risk...
Comparison of Vitamin D and Omega-3’s to Strength-Training Exercise for Better Health in Older Adults
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. By 2050 our...
Poverty Linked with Insufficient Calcium and Vitamin D Intake and Osteoporosis Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that poverty is a strong risk for osteoporosis in America. It is estimated that 10.2 million (10.3%) people aged 50 years and older in the United States suffer from osteoporosis, with 80% of those cases being females....
Whey Protein and High Resistance Training Improve Osteosarcopenia in Older Men
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. Osteopenia (loss of bone density) and...