Posts Tagged ‘Bone Mineral Density’

Vitamin D and Calcium Interplay Explored

Increasing calcium intake is a common–yet not always successful–strategy for reducing bone fractures. But a study supported in part by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) underscores the importance of vitamin D and its ability to help the body utilize calcium.

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Latest Health Research

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Here’s today’s summary of health research published since February 21 and my reactions:

Now, I definitely have to keep playing soccer until I’m 70:

Soccer reduces risk of falls and bone fractures

Regular participation in soccer increases both bone mass and bone density, causes a significant improvement in standing postural balance and improves muscle strength.

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Soccer reduces risk of falls and bone fractures

An extensive research project has studied the effects of soccer on muscle strength, postural balance, bone mineral density and reflex response to a sudden push in the back among adult women and men.

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Study finds beer is a rich source of silicon, may help prevent osteoporosis

A new study suggests that beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density. Researchers from the Department of Food Science & Technology at the University of California, Davis studied commercial beer production to determine the relationship between beer production methods and the resulting silicon content, concluding that beer is a rich source of dietary silicon.

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Flaxseed oil and osteoporosis

Animal studies suggest that adding flaxseed oil to the diet could reduce the risk of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and women with diabetes, according to a report to be published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health.

Mer Harvi and colleagues at the National Research Center, in Cairo, Egypt, have studied the effect of diabetes on bone health and evaluated how flaxseed oil in the diet might delay the onset of osteoporosis.

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