Bone Health

Prune consumption may prevent bone loss for postmenopausal women

02-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Dietary supplementation with prunes can have a broad range of effects on immune, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in postmenopausal women, according to a recent study.

Meta-analysis supports heart health safety of calcium supplements

24-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

There is “no significant association” between calcium supplementation and increased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, says a new meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Creatine shows no effect on postmenopausal bone mineral density

17-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Creatine supplementation combined with exercise did not improve bone mineral density in postmenopausal women but may increase lean muscle mass and reduce fracture risks, according to findings from a two-year study.

Menopause: Women’s health at risk due to avoidable nutrient deficiencies

11-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

“Menopause is a perfect storm of nutritional challenges,” nutrition experts explain in a new report by the Health & Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS), with research revealing nearly half of women are worried their diet won’t support them...

Review investigates n-3 PUFA impact on bone health

29-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Larger and more diverse studies are needed to fully understand the impact of n-3 PUFA supplementation on bone health, state the authors of a new systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Moderate blueberry intake improves bone health in postmenopausal women

21-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consuming less than one cup a day of blueberries may be an effective strategy to reduce bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women, according to the findings of a broad multi-institutional investigation.

Hop extract benefits bone health of postmenopausal women via microbiome

14-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new 48-week placebo-controlled trial indicates hop extract (HE) standardised in 8-Prenylnaringenin (a phytoestrogen) could improve bone health in postmenopausal women living with osteopenia.

From crop to consumer: Blueberry genotype and dose for precision nutrition

08-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A broad multi-institutional investigation funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) used blueberries to explore the influence of variations in crop, host and gut microbiota with an eye towards precision nutrition.

Leucine supplementation provides muscle support in haemodialysis patients: study

10-May-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

There is compelling evidence to support intake of leucine-enhanced amino acid supplements alongside low-level exercise to reduce sarcopenia in older female haemodialysis (HD) patients, according to latest research.

Review: ‘No concern about excess CVD risks associated with calcium supplements’

14-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

A recent review published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition dispels concerns that have swirled around calcium supplementation and the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Enriched postbiotic calcium may boost mineral bioavailability: RCT

07-Apr-2023

Calcium enriched in a Lactobacillus-based postbiotic system is associated with higher levels of bioavailability as compared to calcium citrate, while a calcium-enriched yeast-based postbiotic does not influence calcium absorption, according to a new study...

Study: Vit K supplements needed to support bone health in IBD patients

03-Apr-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new study confirming that the diet of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients often lacks vitamin D and vitamin K, concludes: “While vitamin D supplementation is the rule, vitamin K shortages need proactive nutritional intervention.”

Gut-bone axis: Probiotic strain may boost bone measure in older women

29-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with a specific strain of probiotic may boost bone measures in postmenopausal women, says a new study from Korea.

Bioactives for bones: study finds significant bone repair benefits in rats

06-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study observes a significant increase in skull bone repair in rat models of critical bone defects, following the repeated daily administration of pigenin, curcumin, and resveratrol, with apigenin found to induce the most consistent results.

A century of the sunshine vitamin part II: Towards new benefits and dosages

14-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

A hundred years after the discovery of vitamin D as a cure for rickets, science is exploring new niches for the sunshine vitamin and zeroing in on the dosages for maximum health.

Pura Collagen partners Gelita for menopause solution

30-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Premium collagen brand Pura Collagen has launched a new product to provide women’s ‘secret weapon to menopause’ utilising collagen peptides from Gelita.

Kerry’s Shilajit extract may boost collagen levels in healthy men: RCT

20-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may increase levels of type 1 collagen, an important structural protein for skin, bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles, says a new study.

Probiotic B. pseudocatenulatum helps prevent arthritis in animal study

04-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Taking the probiotic B. pseudocatenulatum daily can effectively prevent rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research in mice.

Gut-bone axis: Daily probiotic may boost bone health for older women

05-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Long-term supplementation with a specific probiotic strain may improve gut health and lower inflammation in elderly women with low bone mineral density, says a new study. The data suggests this may lead to beneficial effects on bone metabolism.

Review finds that early calcium supplementation protects against osteoporosis

06-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Increasing calcium intake earlier in life may protect against osteoporosis later in life, says a new review published in eLife journal.

AlgaeCal partners with OsteoStrong to promote bone building

03-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

AlgaeCal will retail its bone-building supplements in OsteoStrong’s membership-based wellness franchises starting this month. The partnership, which AlgaeCal Founder Dean Neuls says “couldn’t be more perfect”, launches in 10 beta locations across the...

Study: CBD has therapeutic potential for managing menopause

15-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The data offers preclinical evidence supporting further investigation of CBD as an option for post menopausal symptoms.

Natreon’s Shilajit extract shows bone health promise for postmenopausal women: RCT

11-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and collagen-inducing effects of purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may support bone health in postmenopausal women, a population at increased risk of osteoporosis, says a new study.

Poor children much more likely to have low vitamin D, study finds

04-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found a direct correlation between socioeconomic status and vitamin D status among Irish children.

CRN disputes wide ranging conclusions drawn from Vitamin D bone health analysis

29-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Council for Responsible Nutrition says Vitamin D remains an important bone health nutrient despite a recent null study that spurred an article in The New York Times.

Fish bone powder ingredient six times more absorbable than calcium carbonate

26-May-2022 By Liza Laws

A natural form of calcium hydroxyapatite used by Hosfeth in their CalGo supplement comes directly from Atlantic salmon and is six times more absorbable than calcium carbonate, a study has found.

Study makes case for K2 supplementation for children

12-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new review paper lays out the need for adequate vitamin K2 levels in children. Deficiency is associated with a range of issues including a predisposition toward cardiovascular disease and poor bone health.

Collagen peptides boost bone health effects of calcium + vitamin D: RCT

05-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Adding collagen peptides to a regimen of calcium and vitamin D improved measures of bone health compared to calcium +D alone, says a new study from Greece with postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

‘Unambiguous nutritional benefits’: Annatto tocotrienol positively affects multiple biochemicals in the human body, says study

04-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto led to significant changes in over 100 biochemicals linked to inflammation and oxidative stress, says a new study with post-menopausal women.

Guest article

Collagen: Going beyond skin deep

20-Dec-2021 By Len Monheit, Executive Director, Collagen Stewardship Alliance

Collagen has become ubiquitous, perhaps even a poster child, for broad health and wellness as the audience for this exciting ingredient has continued to expand in recent years. This growth is expected to continue into 2022 and beyond, and as is the case...

Probiotics to prevent bone loss? Study reveals candidate strain for bone health

19-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Beneficial bacterial strains may inhibit the breakdown of bone in older females, and offer candidate anti-osteoporotic probiotics, says a new study from China.

Vegan women cut hip fracture risk with vit D and calcium supplementation

09-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Among women, a vegan diet is associated with significantly higher risk of hip fracture but supplementing with both vitamin D and calcium removes this increased risk, according to a new large-scale study.

Prebiotics may improve bone health in female athletes: Study

02-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of consuming an inulin and lactulose-fortified prebiotic food may boost Bifidobacterium levels in the gut and suppress markers of bone resorption in female athletes, says a new study from Japan.

Hofseth BioCare eying global surge for unique salmon-derived ingredients

06-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With its first purchase order from Nestlé-owned Garden of Life in hand, Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare (HBC) is gearing up for significant growth in North America with new products, exciting science, and unique claims.

Does a plant-based diet lead to poorer bone health?

19-Mar-2021 By Flora Southey

Scientific assessments seeking to identify the risks and benefits of following a vegan diet indicate the regimen could affect bone health.

Mouse study reveals positive connection between dried plums and bone health

07-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new study is adding to the growing research on the benefits of prunes on bone loss associated with spinal cord injury.

New health claim boost: Ginseng recognised for improving bone health in South Korea

18-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Health supplements containing ginseng can now make the claim of improving bone health when selling the products in South Korea.

Calcium and vitamin D deficiencies raises osteoporosis risk in low income people: Study

07-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

In the US, 25% of the older Americans live below the poverty line, and high levels of inadequacy of calcium and vitamin D is putting this already vulnerable population at increased risk of poor bone health, suggests a new study from Pharmavite LLC, the...

Review paper makes strong case for new RDI for vitamin K2

30-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin K2 has vital functions beyond vitamin K1 and should be considered for its own RDI, researchers argued in a review paper published recently.

Joint working: Nestlé Health Science partners Bioiberica for healthy ageing innovation

16-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Nestlé Health Science has partnered life science firm Bioiberica to add a rooster comb-derived ingredient to its joint health blend.

Casein-encapsulated calcium eases GI concerns, study finds

06-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Researchers working with a group of postmenopausal women found that a technology using casein to encapsulate calcium nanoparticles reduced GI issues compared with more conventional calcium carbonate or calcium citrate supplements.

Vitamin D may improve chances of walking after hip fracture: Study

19-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Scientists studied the impact of vitamin D on post-surgery mobility, a common concern among hip fracture patients.

Vitamin D alone doesn't prevent bone fractures: Study

03-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

It may be ineffective on its own, but vitamin D taken in combination with calcium could be the key to reducing the risk of fracture.

Plant used in traditional Chinese medicine linked to bone health benefits, in mice at least

09-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine posit that extract of Forsythia suspensa may be used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, based on their observations of using the plant extract on mice.

Nutrition Asia

WATCH: Building on tradition to breathe new life into the bone and joint health sector

25-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Asia-Pacific's growing ageing population has led to increased innovation in the bone and joint health supplement space, but products targeting more life stages and categories are also finding success in the sector.

New study points to bone health benefits of annatto-derived tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E

26-Jan-2018 By Adi Menayang

Supplementation with annatto-derived tocotrienol decreased bone resorption and improved bone turnover rate in postmenopausal women more than a placebo, according to a new study.

Protein intake above recommended level may benefit bone health, says study

11-Jul-2017 By Adi Menayang

Though protein is popular among consumers as a nutrient for muscles, researchers at George Mason University review existing literature on its benefit for the bones and hip fracture prevention. They found that consuming more than recommended dietary allowance...

Joint health rich field for innovation, panelists agree

01-Jul-2016 By Hank Schultz

Joint health is seen as an innovative category, whereas bone health is a more stable, mature market, said participants in yesterday’s Brand Panel in William Reed’s online Bone & Joint Health.  Experts from Jarrow Formulas, NBTY and NOW Foods participated...

Can innovation pump up deflating bone supplement sales?

30-Jun-2016 By Adi Menayang

It’s not just about calcium anymore. From collagen to creatine, the market is ripe with opportunity to create innovative, scientifically-backed bone health products, experts say.

Special Edition: Bone & Joint Health

Ingredients' form critical for successful bone health formula—or maybe not

22-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

An ideal bone health formulation would include the right amounts of certain minerals and vitamins. And the form of those substances is critical—or maybe not.