Osteoporosis
Low awareness of vitamin D puts the nation’s bone health at risk
Despite vitamin D being essential for healthy bones, only 37% of Brits realise that you can’t get vitamin D from sunlight between the end of September and beginning of April in the UK, according to recent research from the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS).
Taking probiotics affects bone health markers including calcium levels
Plant chemical – quercetin – could stop osteoporosis bone loss
Quercetin is a plant flavonol that has been linked to reduced inflammation, blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and improved exercise performance. And now it seems quercetin may play a vital role in keeping our bones healthy too.
Continue readingPsoriatic disease may increase likelihood of fracture
Adults with psoriatic disease appear to be at higher risk of fracture than those without, but why remains unclear, says new research in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Continue readingExercise and vitamin D reduces prevalence of osteoporosis
A combination of high intensity physical activity and high levels of vitamin D in the blood are associated with lower prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia, says research in Osteoporosis International.
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