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Riboflavin & Bone Health
An analysis published in the Nutrition Journal suggests that an increased consumption of riboflavin, vitamin B2, is associated with a lower risk of developing osteoporosis. Data was collected from over 4,000 women participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a cross-sectional representative study of the U.S. population, including estimates of riboflavin intake…
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Vitamin D & Bone Health During Pregnancy
Another dataset from the ongoing MAVIDOS trial (Maternal Vitamin D Osteoporosis Study) was recently published, this one examining bone turnover during pregnancy, how it relates to postpartum indices of bone health, and the effect of vitamin D supplementation. Previous results from this trial, which enrolled over 1100 women in early pregnancy living in the UK,…
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The Connection Between Inflammation and Bone Health
Osteoporosis is one of the most prevalent skeletal system diseases. It causes a decrease in bone mass and microarchitectural changes in bone tissue, resulting in lower bone resistance and susceptibility to fracture. In fact, it is thought to be responsible for approximately 1.5 million fractures annually.
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Collagen Peptides Support Bone Health
Post-menopausal women have a significantly increased risk for osteoporosis. Bone density declines after menopause and osteoporosis has become a major health problem in our aging population. Interestingly, astronauts who spend extended periods of time in space are also a high-risk group. This 2020 study (using rats suspended in a microgravity model) explored a nutritional strategy…
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The Impact and Benefits of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is regarded as one of the most important nutrients for our health. It regulates more than 2,000 of the 30,000 human genes and plays a significant role in immune function and physical performance. Vitamin D also helps the body absorb calcium, subsequently helping build bones and keep them strong and healthy. Many people…
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Mineral-Rich Diet Beats Exercise for Bone Health
Exercise has always been highly recommended for maintaining bone mass and strength as we age, but there could be more to this story. A recent mouse study at the University of Michigan has demonstrated that a mineral-supplemented diet (high in calcium and phosphorous) had an even greater impact on bone density than exercise. The groups…
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Vitamin K2 Protects Against Bone Loss in Women
Vitamin K2, a cofactor in the carboxylation of osteocalcin, is recognized as a protector against bone loss and fractures in postmenopausal women. Functionally, the availability of vitamin K regulates the carboxylation of osteocalcin. “Epidemiological studies have found associations between serum undercarboxylated osteocalcin (ucOC) and the risk of hip fracture in elderly women[1] and between low…