Bone Health

Vitamin K2, collagen-calcium combo closing awareness, evidence gaps in bone health

16-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

While the combination of calcium and vitamin D is the best known duo in bone health, other ingredients that stories to tell are closing the gap both in terms of clinical evidence and public acceptance, suppliers say.

‘Very pleased to find a lower dose supports bone health’: Kyowa study shows new efficacious levels for vitamin K2

15-Sep-2014 By Stephen Daniells

The potential bone health benefits of vitamin K2 menaquinone-4 may be achievable at a daily dose of 600 micrograms, according to a new study from Kyowa Hakko with implications for formulations and health.

Beta-crypoxanthin plus sterols may boost heart and bone health: Human data

13-May-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

The carotenoid beta-crypoxanthin may boost cholesterol-lowering effects of phytosterols when used in the same formulation, and also offer bone health benefits for post-menopausal women, says a new study from Spain.

Vitamin K2 shows ‘extremely important improvements in clinical outcomes’ for bone health

27-Mar-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements containing vitamin K2 may reduce bone loss and improve bone impact strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new ‘ground-breaking’ study sponsored by NattoPharma.

Vitamin D plus exercise may boost bone health for astronauts in microgravity

27-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of vitamin D, resistance exercise and adequate energy intake may help astronauts maintain their bone health for up to six months in low gravity conditions, says a new study from NASA.

Prebiotics may enhance magnesium uptake from diet: Rat data

29-Jun-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Prebiotic fibers may enhance the absorption and retention in rats, suggests new data from Purdue University with implications for bone health in postmenopausal women.

The multiple nutrient needs of bones: Review

26-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Nutritional benefits for bone health expand well beyond vitamin D and calcium, says a new review that ‘highlights the importance of adequate nutrition’ for bones.

Magnesium gains momentum as firms build on its bone health credentials

21-Sep-2011 By Elaine Watson

Sales of vitamins and supplements with magnesium as a primary ingredient surged more than 20% in the US over the past year, while growing interest from beverage manufacturers has also given the multi-talented mineral a new lease of life.

General Mills looks 'beyond calcium and vitamin D' for bone health

11-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

General Mills is looking for new ingredients or technologies “beyond the known impact of calcium and vitamin D” to boost the bone formation process in cultured dairy foods.

Bone health food launches double, but market value remains flat

26-May-2011 By Elaine Watson

There has been a sharp rise in the number of functional foods and drinks launched on a bone health platform over the last five years, but the retail value of the global market has nevertheless remained stubbornly flat at around $2.1bn over the same period.

Vitamin D-cancer evidence ‘insufficient’, says IOM committee members

24-Mar-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The recent increase in vitamin D recommendations was focused on bone health because evidence for potential anti-cancer effects is ‘inconsistent and inconclusive’, say academics from the from the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) committee.

Science strengthens for olive extract’s bone benefits

14-Sep-2010 By Stephen Daniells

The potential bone health benefits of the olive polyphenol, oleuropein, are related to its ability to stimulate cells responsible for bone formation, says a new study that explains the mode of action of the compound.

Study suggests women need more vitamin K for bones

22-Sep-2006 By Clarisse Douaud

A recent study suggests thwarting vitamin K's function could hinder
bone health and contribute to the development of osteoporosis,
results that call into question a need for increased vitamin K
supplementation.

Vitamin K focus