Hip Fracture

Vegan women cut hip fracture risk with vit D and calcium supplementation

09-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Among women, a vegan diet is associated with significantly higher risk of hip fracture but supplementing with both vitamin D and calcium removes this increased risk, according to a new large-scale study.

Vitamin D may improve chances of walking after hip fracture: Study

19-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Scientists studied the impact of vitamin D on post-surgery mobility, a common concern among hip fracture patients.

$Hip fracture risk cut by carotenoids, say researchers$

Carotenoids may reduce hip fracture risk in lean men, say researchers

02-Jan-2013 By Nathan Gray

Increased dietary intake of carotenoids could help to slash the risk of hip fractures in lean men, according to new research.

‘Risks outweigh benefits’ for calcium supplements: Meta-analysis

30-Jul-2010 By Nathan Gray

Regularly taking calcium supplements for osteoporosis may cause more heart attacks than the number of fractures they prevent, according to new research.

Carotenoids linked to fewer hip fractures

26-Mar-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of antioxidant pigments from plants may lower the risk of hip fracture in older men and women, according to a 17-year study from the US.

Vitamin D deficiency increases hip fracture risk: researchers

20-Aug-2008 By Shane Starling

US researchers have concluded lower blood concentrations of vitamin D increase the likelihood of hip fracture among menopausal women by up to 70 per cent.

Vitamin K benefits hip fractures

26-Mar-2008 By Shane Starling

New research has concluded vitamin K2 consumption can aid recovery
from hip fractures as well as have potential osteoporosis benefits.

Analysis questions calcium's benefits for fractures

11-Dec-2007 By Stephen Daniells

Placing all the eggs in one basket and relying on calcium
supplements alone to protect against fractures in old age may be
inefficient, according to a new review by Harvard researchers.

WHI study not waste of money, says women's health group

17-May-2006 By staff reporter

Negative reports surrounding a study that was interpreted by many
media outlets as questioning the link between calcium and bone
health has led to an exercise in damage limitation; women's health
experts convened this week to...

B vitamins cut fracture risk after stroke

02-Mar-2005

Taking supplements of folate and vitamin B12 appears to reduce the
risk of hip fracture in elderly patients following a stroke,
according to Japanese research.