Food & Drink
Vitamin K2 may improve bone mineral density in postmenopausal women but does not reduce fracture risk says large analysis of data
Vitamin K2 might have a role to play in preventing and treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, says an analysis of research published in Osteoporosis International.
In Japan the link between vitamin K2 and osteoporosis is widely accepted, but Western countries have yet to be convinced. So experts analysed data from a total of 19 relevant studies involving 6,759 people. Continue reading
Healthy fat intake may reduce osteoporosis risk, reveals research team
Women should regulate the amount of fat in their diets to minimise their risk of osteoporosis, claims new research published in Osteoporosis International.
Experts looked at the impact of dietary fat on bone mineral density in 7,192 people from South Korea. Continue reading
New turmeric-based formulation may release anti-inflammatory benefits throughout body
Over-the-counter curcumin supplements might not get past your digestive system, according to some experts, but now new research has found that a modified form of the spice can release its anti-inflammatory qualities throughout the body.
Curcumin is a naturally occurring compound found in the spice turmeric that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Continue reading
Sugary fizzy drinks may increase rheumatoid arthritis risk
Women who drink one or more sugar-sweetened soda a day are significantly more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than those who drink less than one sugary soda a month (or none). And the risk seems to be even higher for older women, says the research that is published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Continue reading
Montmorency cherry juice may reduce joint pain as experts find it lowers uric acid levels and an inflammation biomarker
The Montmorency cherry – a variety of sour cherry – seems to reduce levels of uric acid, which can have an impact on joint pain, says a new small study in the Journal of Functional Foods.
A total of 12 healthy people (average age 26 years old) were split into groups. Half were given 30ml of juice concentrate mixed with 100ml of water (works out as 90 Montmorency cherries). The others were given 60ml of juice concentrate mixed with 100ml of water (works out as 180 Montmorency cherries). Continue reading
