Osteoporosis
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
Increasing legumes and reducing red meat is safe for bone health (if care is taken)
What happens if we switch red meat with pea- and faba-bean-based foods? Continue reading
Sleep hormone melatonin may improve bone strength and help with arthritis
Melatonin could be a useful agent for controlling, diminishing or suppressing bone-related disorders including osteoporosis and benefit people with arthritis.
Certain elements and minerals improve bone quality, reports evidence review
Supplementation of zinc, magnesium, fluorine and strontium may improve bone quality, says research in Biomolecules.