Osteoporosis News
25/05/2009
Silicon helps to strengthen bones
Silicon is one of the most abundant elements on earth that plays an important role in keeping us healthy. Silicon is needed to form collagen in bone and for other connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments. It is also required for the growth of hair, skin and nails. Whole grains, cereals, bell peppers, beans and peas are some sources of silicon, but much of the mineral is lost during refining processes. ...more
Silicon is one of the most abundant elements on earth that plays an important role in keeping us healthy. Silicon is needed to form collagen in bone and for other connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments. It is also required for the growth of hair, skin and nails. Whole grains, cereals, bell peppers, beans and peas are some sources of silicon, but much of the mineral is lost during refining processes. ...more
17/05/2009
Combination of vitamins and minerals key to effectiveness of OsteoPro-D
Many people still believe that calcium and vitamin D are the only two nutrients necessary for bone health. However, research proves that is just not the case. Calcium and vitamin D are important no doubt, but when combined with several other vitamins and minerals, the effect on osteoporosis is even greater. These include magnesium, vitamin K, silicon and boron, and can be found in Doctor's Natural new osteoporosis supplements, OsteoPro-D....more
Many people still believe that calcium and vitamin D are the only two nutrients necessary for bone health. However, research proves that is just not the case. Calcium and vitamin D are important no doubt, but when combined with several other vitamins and minerals, the effect on osteoporosis is even greater. These include magnesium, vitamin K, silicon and boron, and can be found in Doctor's Natural new osteoporosis supplements, OsteoPro-D....more
25/01/2009
Keep your bones strong and prevent osteoporosis with carotenoids
If you want to maintain strong, healthy bones, a new study suggests carotenoids are the way to go....more
If you want to maintain strong, healthy bones, a new study suggests carotenoids are the way to go....more
04/08/2008
Increase your bone density and keep osteoporosis at bay
If you thought osteoporosis only affects post-menopausal women, think again. In fact, osteoporosis can start at any age and you may not even know you are losing bone mass until a fracture. For all you male readers out there, while you may be four times less likely than women to get osteoporosis, the risk is still there and after the age of 30 you lose about one-half percent of total bone mass per year. ...more
If you thought osteoporosis only affects post-menopausal women, think again. In fact, osteoporosis can start at any age and you may not even know you are losing bone mass until a fracture. For all you male readers out there, while you may be four times less likely than women to get osteoporosis, the risk is still there and after the age of 30 you lose about one-half percent of total bone mass per year. ...more
