Daily intake of soluble corn fiber may enhance the absorption of calcium for adolescents, says a new study from Purdue University with implications for bone health.
Daily supplements containing AIDP’s calcium-collagen ingredient KoACT for 12 months was associated with significant improvements in bone health for post-menopausal women.
Calcium is yet another nutrient that has taken a recent hit in the press and the marketplace with associations of high calcium intake with increased heart disease risk. But a manufacturer of vitamin K2 believes that education on the beneficial interaction...
Data from almost 75,000 women collected over 24 years do not support the hypothesis that calcium supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women, researchers report.
Drinking water with a relatively high concentration of magnesium may protect against hip fractures, according to results of a study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
A combination of a marine-derived calcium-rich multi-mineral supplement with a short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide may help maintain bone health more than calcium alone for post-menopausal women, says a new study.
Use of vitamin E alpha-tocopherol supplements may reduce the rate of bone fractures in older people, says a new study that supports the potential bone health benefits of the vitamin.
Studies linking calcium intakes to heart concerns continue to be published, but studies showing no effects and even benefits can also be found in the literature, so what are the lessons to learn and what questions remain unanswered?
With the recent press coverage on issues surrounding calcium consumption and absorption, the incorporation of NattoPharma’s MenaQ7 crystals into a prescription medical food from Primus Pharmaceuticals reinforces the role of Vitamin K2 in aiding optimal...
Daily supplements of vitamin D may increase bone mass and structural bone parameters in adolescent girls, but boys didn’t seem to get any benefits in the parameters measured, says a new study.
Osteoporosis continues to be a silent killer. A major fracture can be the start of a fatal cascade for an older patient, yet the majority of elderly patients still do not receive a bone density test after an initial fracture, according to The National...
Can you make inflammation claims regarding joint health? How do you differentiate products in the bone health sector where so many products are based on calcium and vitamin D?
A new water soluble vitamin K2 powder could satisfy the demand for vitamin K2 in food and beverage products, with the suppliers stating that the ingredient has ‘no organoleptic impact and is odorless’.
When it comes to helping keep bones healthy during exercise, the timing of calcium and vitamin D supplementations may just as important as the amount taken, according to new research.
The release of the much-anticipated AREDS2 data has put us in reflective mood. In a break from the daily news, today we’re looking at the science articles on NutraIngredients-USA that proved most popular with you.
Is 2013 the year for vitamin K2 in the US? A breakthrough study and growing awareness over deficiency point to progress, but consumer awareness is still growing in baby steps for ‘the most fascinating of all vitamins’, says a leading supplier.
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.
Supplements of calcium and vitamin D may reduce the rate of hip fracture by almost 40%, says a new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI).
High intakes of calcium from supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease for men, but not women, says a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Potassium citrate, commonly used to regulate the acidity of food and drink products, could also help to boost bone health according to new research findings.
Supplementation with vitamin C could actively protect against osteoporosis by preventing the loss of bone density and even promoting bone formation, according to new research in mice.
Prebiotic fibers may enhance the absorption and retention in rats, suggests new data from Purdue University with implications for bone health in postmenopausal women.
Researchers have warned that calcium supplements should be ‘taken with caution’ after new findings suggested consumption of the supplements could double the risk of heart attack incidence.
Adding vitamin K to dairy-enriched with calcium and vitamin D may enhance the bone boosting potential of the formulation for postmenopausal women, says a new study.
A combination of the soy isoflavone genistein, omega-3s, and vitamins D3 and K1 may boost bone density and reduce the risk of fracture after falls for postmenopausal women, says a new study.
Combining exercise with omega-3 supplements may boost the bone mineral density in older women and reduce markers of inflammation, says a joint US-Iranian study.
Daily supplements of a prebiotic fiber may boost calcium and magnesium absorption in the gut and help build healthy bones during adolescence, suggests a new study with rats.
Supplementation with a nutraceutical containing vitamins D3 and K1, with hop rho iso-alpha acids, and berberine sulfate trihydrate may result in improved bone health, according to new research.
A plant-derived calcium supplement, also containing strontium, magnesium, and other minerals, may increase bone density by about 2 percent per year, says a new study.
Supplements of calcium and vitamin D may boost the bone health of girls undergoing puberty, and potentially reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life, suggests a new study from Down Under.
Fortification of dairy products with vitamin D and calcium may boost bone health in post-menopausal women, a group at increased risk of osteoporosis, suggests a new study from Greece.
Combined supplements of vitamin D and calcium are effective for increasing the bone mineral density of post-menopausal women, even when calcium intakes are adequate, says a new study from Finland.
Vitamin D supplements do not have any effect in boosting bone density for healthy children with normal vitamin D status, according to a new systematic review from the Cochrane collaboration.
There is no “conclusive association between calcium supplementation and cardiovascular risks”, says a review of the recent meta-analysis from the British Medical Journal, according to a new review by Health Canada.
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.
Regularly taking calcium supplements for osteoporosis may cause more heart attacks than the number of fractures they prevent, according to new research.
Post-menopausal women following high-protein diets to lose weight may be at a higher risk of osteoporosis – and calcium supplementation does not help, finds a new study.
The null findings of a randomised clinical trial of vitamin K2 and bone health do not mean the vitamin does not benefit skeletal health, say leading scientists in the field who have challenged the recent findings.
Supplements of vitamin K2 may improve bone health in people following organ transplants, says a new study that adds to the growing list of benefits of the vitamin.
Daily supplements which combine vitamin D and calcium may reduce the risk of fractures for everyone, regardless of age or gender, say the results of a huge study.
Supplementation with soy-germ derived isoflavones may reduce the loss of bone in postmenopausal women, according to results of a new study from the US.
A combination of antioxidant supplements and resistance training may protect against bone loss in postmenopausal women, suggests a new study from Canada.
Supplements of vitamin K2 may improve bone health in prepubescent children, and potentially protect them from osteoporosis later in life, says a new study.
As research continues into the role of calcium and vitamin D in maintaining bone health, a new study suggests a possible link between their combined supplementation and reduced hip fracture rates in the elderly.