Osteoporosis

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.

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).

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.”

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.

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.

Bone supporting effect of vitamin K2-rich cheese ‘stretches credulity,’ expert says

05-Aug-2022 By Will Chu

A study that suggests consuming a vitamin K2-rich cheese could help ward off bone thinning has been accused of “stretching credulity.”

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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.

Study: Prunes preserve hip BMD in postmenopausal women

28-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Prunes contain vitamins and minerals like fiber, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, boron, copper and polyphenols that protect the bones. Regular consumption of prunes can reduce proinflammatory cytokines, markers of inflammation that can contribute to...

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.

Low vitamin K linked to cognitive impairment in elderly cohort

29-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has linked low Vitamin K status to cognitive impairment among subjects housed in elder care facilities.

Strawberry powder boosted bone health marker in postmenopausal women

16-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

An analysis of earlier data suggests that strawberry consumption improved a marker associated with bone health in a group of postmenopausal women with signs of hypertension.

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.

Fermented soymilk-honey improves bone marker in menopause

19-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study has found that soymilk-honey fermented with a strain of Lactobacillus plantarum significantly reduces a blood biomarker of osteoporosis in menopausal women, thanks to its synbiotic impact.

Ginseng linked to improved bone health in postmenopausal women

04-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

In a recent randomised clinical trial, intake of 3g of ginseng extract per day over 12 weeks improved bone metabolism and arthritis symptoms in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

Heat-optimised gut flora may prevent bone density loss, study thinks

01-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Gut microbiota composition determined by warmer temperatures could prevent the bone density loss often seen in osteoporosis patients, say scientists, who think this could form the basis for an effective intervention.

Vitamin K production by gut microbes may influence bone quality: Study

11-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Microbiome-induced reductions in bone tissue strength is linked to changes in vitamin production by gut microbes.

Indoor athletes at risk of vitamin D deficiency: Study

11-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

College athletes participating in indoor sports may be vitamin D deficient, which poses a risk for injury or poor performance.

Calcium intake declines among Canadians, study finds

13-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found that calcium intakes have decreased in Canada in recent years as consumers eat less dairy products and use fewer calcium supplements.

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.

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.

CRN joins NPA in disputing claim supplements fail to lower fracture risk

03-Jan-2018 By Will Chu

Research findings that claim the use of calcium and vitamin D supplements have no effect on fracture risk were dismissed by two industry groups, who both reiterate the nutrients’ safety and importance.

‘Clinical Significance’: Dietary magnesium linked to stronger muscle and bones

09-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Higher dietary intakes of magnesium may protect against age-related skeletal muscle and bone loss, says a new analysis of data from the UK Biobank cohort.

Obesity and calcium: Study to assess body composition and osteoporosis risk

23-Oct-2017 By Gary Scattergood

An Australian trial is recruiting 120 post-menopausal women — both lean and overweight — to investigate how a person's body composition influences the effect of calcium against bone loss.

Review: Co-supplementation of vitamins D, K may lead to stronger bones in children

08-Sep-2017 By Adi Menayang

There has been a ‘disturbing growth’ in the incidence of low-energy bone fractures in healthy children and adolescents, a group of researchers wrote in a new review, arguing that insufficiency of vitamin D, vitamin K, and calcium are among leading considerations.

‘Sample was too young,’ experts comment on recent study on calcium and bone loss

23-Aug-2017 By Adi Menayang

There were no links found between dietary calcium intake and rates of bone loss in men, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Experts who commented on the study independently found the study flawed.

Calcium may not help prevent bone loss in men

21-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and rates of bone loss showed no association with dietary calcium intake in men, according to a recent study in British Journal of Nutrition.

New rat study backs Aquamin’s benefit over traditional calcium for bone health

17-Aug-2017 By Adi Menayang

Oral ingestion of Aquamin—a form of calcium derived from calcified red marine algae—may lead to less deterioration of the trabecular bone structure, according to a team of researchers from various institutions in Ireland.

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...

Adequate magnesium intakes may boost bone health: Study

23-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of magnesium from the diet may slash the risk of fractures for older women, but the benefits for older men are less clear, says a new study.

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Prebiotic corn fiber boosts calcium absorption among adolescent girls, study finds

21-Jun-2017 By Hank Schultz

The research of Corrie Whisner, PhD, has helped solidify a new application for prebiotics—their effect on bone health.

New NRC-backed study to explore role of K2 in calcium metabolism

21-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

The Norwegian Research Council will fund a four year study to explore the relationship between calcium metabolism and vitamin K2, says NattoPharma.

EU grant to drive more research into increasingly 'omnipotent' Vitamin K2

08-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

It’s fitting that a relatively new institution—Maastricht University—is helping to drive research into the evolving benefits of a ‘new’ vitamin, Vitamin K2. That research will be buoyed by a multi-center EU grant announced today.

Distinguished calcium, vitamin D researcher Dr Robert Heaney passes

17-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Robert Heaney, MD, a world-renowned researcher in the field of bone biology and vitamin D, has passed away at the age of 88 after a struggle with brain cancer.

Dried fruit proves plum choice for preventing bone loss, study finds

22-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

A daily serving of dried plums may be sufficient enough to ward off bone loss in older women, a study has found.

Algae-derived calcium positively builds bone in older people: Study

18-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with algae-derived calcium may increase bone mineral density in healthy women with age-related bone loss, according to a long term study.

Study: Dried plums consumption benefits bone health

11-Feb-2016 By Adi Menayang

Calcium and vitamin D are often credited as the nutrients to go to for bone strength, but according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, it takes far more than just that.

Digesting science: Six ideas about prebiotics

11-Feb-2016 By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn and Will Chu

Post-menopausal bone health, metagenomics and mimicking breast milk were among our top six ideas on prebiotics discussed at this year's Probiota in Amsterdam.

Vitamin E improves bone density for women but not men: Study

30-Oct-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Greater dietary intakes and blood levels of vitamin E are associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD) in women but not men, Chinese research in over 3000 adults has found.

Meta-analyses question calcium's efficacy for boosting bone health & reducing fractures

29-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Two meta-analyses have questioned the efficacy of calcium supplements to boost bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce the risk of fractures, but the data selection for the analyses has been questioned by a leading trade association.

Calcium supplementation again questioned, this time in Harvard newsletter

27-Aug-2015 By Hank Schultz

How much calcium is too much? Despite recent determinations by health authorities, it’s a question that won’t be put to rest. The most recent stirring of the pot came in an interview published by the Harvard Women’s Health Watch that said recommended...

Calcium and vitamin D may not help menopause symptoms: Trial data

02-Jun-2015 By Nathan Gray

Women should not rely on vitamin D and calcium supplements to relieve menopausal symptoms, say researchers behind a new large-scale follow up study.

Meta-analysis rejects safety concerns over calcium supplementation for increasing coronary heart disease risk

26-Feb-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Elderly women who take calcium supplements to fill their dietary gap of the nutrient are not an increased risk of coronary heart disease or all-cause mortality risk, says a new meta-analysis from an international team of researchers.

Potassium salts may preserve bone health by lowering excretion of markers

15-Jan-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Supplementation of alkaline potassium salts may help preserve bone health by lowering the excretion of calcium and acid as well as the bone resorption marker NTX (N-terminal telopeptides), according to meta-analysis.

Vitamin K2, collagen-calcium combo closing awareness, evidence gaps in bone health

16-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

While the combination of calcium and vitamin D is the best known duo in bone health, other ingredients that stories to tell are closing the gap both in terms of clinical evidence and public acceptance, suppliers say.

Combating osteoporosis with calcium, vitamin D could save as much as $12 billion by 2020, CRN says

16-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation with calcium and vitamin D for postmenopausal women could save the US health care system as much as $12 billion by 2020, according to an economic impact report commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition. The intervention costs...