Post-menopausal women who suffer from HIV have a higher risk of bone fractures, a new study suggests.
Regular fish oil supplements don’t provide the maximum levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals contained in pure krill oil. This amazing oil has the ability to transport the nutrients straight to your cells to convert for use by your body. Plus, krill doesn’t contain brain-destroying heavy metals and toxins like mercury that’s found in regular fish oil. For more about the power of krill… keep reading!
Calcium is a mineral found in our bones, teeth and body tissues that helps protect our body from head to toe. But when your calcium levels drop you could be at risk for decreased bone density. This could mean a host of dangerous conditions and painful fractures or broken bones. To ensure your body maintains optimum vitamin and mineral levels, check out our list of nutritious and beneficial foods for maximum bone protection.
A new study shows that a chemical found in green tea can stimulate bone formation and help slow its breakdown. The study done by researchers in Hong Kong and published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry finds that EGC, a main compound in green tea, boosted the activity of a key enzyme that promotes bone growth by up to 79 percent.
A new study suggests that people who suffer from depression are also at risk for low bone mineral density. The study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry pooled data from both depressed and non-depressed individuals compiled over the past 14 years.
A new study has found that people who wear their cell phones on their belts may have decreased bone density.
Recent research has helped us to understand the relationship between high cholesterol and osteoporosis and discovered a way in which the immune system plays a role in the bone condition. Researchers from UCLA used human blood samples to isolate immune T cells. They combined half of them with normal LDL cholesterol and the rest with oxidized LDL. After they stimulated half of the cells to mimic an immune response they found that they started producing a chemical called RANKL that stimulates cells whose purpose is to destroy bone.
Research has shown that vitamin D can help strengthen bones because it promotes calcium absorption. However, patients who suffer from long-term liver disease or cirrhosis experience decreased bone strength, a new study reveals.
According to a new study, as many as 70 percent of U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, a finding that raises concerns about bone and heart health of future generations.
An alarming finding from the Osteoporosis Foundation is just the latest in a series of studies conducted in recent months that warn about a widespread vitamin D deficiency on a global scale.
A new study has found that children with leaner body mass tend to build bigger bones than those who weigh the same but have a greater percentage of fat.
New research suggests a bowl of whole grain cereal and milk may provide the same recovery and rehydration benefit as a sports drink after exercise.
Australian scientists have noted an inverse correlation between the condition of very sick patients and their levels of vitamin D.
DHEA supplementation in combination with vitamin D and calcium may increase bone density in older women, according to new research.
A new report has found that exercise is an effective option for boosting bone strength and preventing falls among seniors.
