Women who taking the nutritional supplement flaxseed oil may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in post-menopausal and possibly diabetes.
According to a new study in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health, researchers have found that when they gave flaxseed oil to female rats who had either had their ovaries removed or were diabetic, they reported a lower risk of developing osteoporosis. Read the rest of this entry »
New research is suggesting that there is a link between depression and a loss of bone mass, which could lead to bone breakage and osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is more common among women than men, and is a condition that causes bones to weaken and possibly fracture, which is why some nutritionists recommend taking nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium to keep bones strong. Read the rest of this entry »
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.
It finds that those who suffer from depression had less dense bones and increased levels of bone resorption markers than those who did not suffer from the condition. Read the rest of this entry »
High protein diets have been popular off and on since the 1960s, and are once again grabbing the attention of millions of people desperate to lose weight. But before you jump on the bandwagon, there are some things you might want to consider. High protein diets can produce a rapid initial weight loss, but most of this loss can be water rather than fat.
Additionally, many high protein diets are high in saturated fat and low in fiber, a combination that can increase cholesterol levels and raise the risk of heart disease and stroke. Read the rest of this entry »
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.
EGC also significantly boosted levels of bone mineralization in the cells, which strengthens bones.
Researcher Ping Chung Leung notes that previous studies have already linked green tea to improved bone health, but says that few have been able to pinpoint the exact chemicals that are responsible for it. Read the rest of this entry »
While exercise can boost mood, its health benefits have been oversold.
Moderate exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes in people at risk. Exercise may reduce the risk of heart disease and breast and colon cancers.
Though the evidence is mixed, exercise may also provide benefits for people with osteoporosis.
Physical activity alone will not lead to sustained weight loss or reduce blood pressure or cholesterol. Read the rest of this entry »
