Osteoporosis
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
Steroid creams – corticosteroids – affect bone health
Higher doses of topical corticosteroids, which are commonly used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, are linked with increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures associated with osteoporosis. Continue reading
Chinese medicine Gushukang may increase bone mineral density
Gushukang is a traditional herbal compound used in Chinese medicine for the treatment of osteoporosis. It’s been a focus of interest in other countries too, and now a new review of 24 studies agrees that Gushukang capsules can potentially treat primary osteoporosis. Continue reading
