Vitamin D supplementation may do more than promote healthy bone growth. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have found that vitamin D deficiency plays a crucial role in the severity of a particular lung disease.
Once upon a time, you could get an abundance of vitamin D just by sitting or working out in the sun for a moderate amount of time each day. Adequate vitamin D intake is important because it can help strengthen bones… normalize blood pressure… boost heart function… enhance memory power… soothe aching joints… balance blood sugar levels… promote healthy skin… and lift your mood.
Elderly women who exercise regularly may be less likely to suffer hip fractures, according to findings published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. For the seven-year study, a total of 84 women were asked to attend strengthening and impact training classes over the course of six months. These individuals were selected based on their development of osteopenia, which is a reduction in bone mass or low measurements of calcium in the bones.
Following a diet enriched with vitamin D may be associated with achieving better weight loss results, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Over the course of two years, more than 300 individuals aged 40 to 60 who were considered overweight followed three different diets, which all featured foods that contain high levels of vitamin D. The regimens included a low-fat diet, a low-carbohydrate diet and a Mediterranean-inspired diet.
A form of prostate cancer therapy may lead to bone decay, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Over the course of one year, a team of investigators monitored 26 prostate cancer patients who were being treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), which may cause bone degeneration. Throughout the trial, the participants received regular measurements of their sex steroid levels, bone mineral density and bone turnover markers.
Individuals who are lactose intolerant and cannot consume dairy products but would like to maintain bone health may find a good substitute in soy milk and other soy products. A study conducted by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) looked at how soybean isoflavones affect bone mass.
Women who have already experienced menopause and are following a high-protein diet may be at risk of bone density loss, according to findings published in Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. In order to determine the effects of this regimen on post-menopausal women, researchers from Purdue University examined the results of two studies that had female participants aged 43 to 80 follow certain diets.
Insufficient vitamin D intake may increase the risk of metabolic bone disease in orthopedic patients, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Monitoring bone formation may lower one’s risk of developing osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Prostate cancer patients may have an increased risk of suffering from bone mineral content (BMC) loss compared to men who are cancer-free, according to findings published in British Journal of Urology International (BJUI). Individuals who develop lower levels of BMC can also have an increased risk of suffering from bone fractures and osteoporosis. A total of 519 participants with an average age of 56 were enrolled in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study in which researchers observed BMC over the course of 11 years.
Post-menopausal women who include soy in their diets may be less likely to suffer from bone health problems, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. For three years, a team of investigators from the University of California, Davis asked women who had already experienced menopause to take supplements containing isoflavones, estrogen-like compounds found in soy. Two groups of the participants were given capsules containing different amounts of the nutrients and were compared to a control group.
Men who have been diagnosed with the most aggressive types of prostate cancer may have denser bones, according to a trial conducted at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland.
Wearing socks and slippers with little traction or going barefoot may be one of the leading causes of most falls suffered by elderly people while at home, according to findings published in Footwear Science. In fact, studies have found that 52 percent of fractures, sprains, dislocations and pulled or torn muscles occur because of unsafe footwear.
While some studies have reported that risking the possible side effects that could come with bone-strengthening drugs could be better than succumbing to osteoporosis, some patients are finding that the drugs are doing nothing to prevent fractures. According to the Los Angeles Times, many doctors have reported unusual fractures in patients who take bisphosphonate drugs.
A new study has found that a calcium deficiency early in life could lead to poor bone health and a higher risk of developing obesity, according to findings presented at the 2010 Experimental Biology meeting.
