Osteoporosis
Prunes preserve bone density and strength
Dairy isn’t the only food that’s good for bone health. Eating prunes every day also slows bone loss connected to osteoporosis says a new trial.
Published in Osteoporosis International, the findings suggest that daily prune consumption slows the progression of age-related bone loss and reduces the risk of fracture in post-menopausal women. Continue reading
Abaloparatide new option for osteoporosis treatment
A new osteoporosis drug treatment called abaloparatide is set to be recommended for postmenopausal women by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Continue reading
Natural material – hydroxyapatite – transforms into new bone tissue
An injection of bone substitute around orthopaedic implants strengthens and stabilises bones. When people are also given an injection of bisphosphonate, new bone tissue is formed. The bone substitute is a natural component called hydroxyapatite. Continue reading
Coffee bean compound – chlorogenic acid – may reduce bone loss highlights new research
Chlorogenic acid is a promising candidate for the management of osteoporosis experts advise in the light of new research.
A natural compound found in a variety of plants, chlorogenic acid belongs to a group of compounds called polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties. Abundant in various fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, tomatoes and blueberries, coffee beans are a particularly well-known source of chlorogenic acid. Continue reading
New health strategies continue to ignore osteoporosis
A recent announcement from the Health Secretary regarding women’s health priorities included problem periods, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims are among the government’s priorities. A glaring omission, however, is osteoporosis. Continue reading
