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As a nutritional therapist, I am always interested in new dietary approaches to protect our health as we age. I was particularly interested to read about a recent study which found dried plums to be of significant benefit in supporting bone health. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, found that eating [...]  The long chain omega 3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout and sardines, play an important role in optimal health. As previously mentioned in my blog posts they are important for our hearts, brain, eyes and may protect against various conditions. There [...] In January I wrote about the benefits of combined calcium and vitamin D supplements for fracture prevention. Many adults, particularly women, are interested in eating for bone strength and prevention of osteoporosis (or brittle bones). Many people still assume that a higher calcium intake is key for osteoporosis prevention. As you can see from the [...] Recently I attended a seminar which concentrated on bone health in women going through the menopause. The decrease in blood serum oestrogen after menopause is associated with bone loss and subsequent brittle bones and osteoporosis. A study(1) was briefly mentioned at the seminar which seemed to suggest that onion consumption was linked to bone [...] In October of last year I wrote about eating for bone health and mentioned the clear and positive associations between fruit and vegetable consumption and strong bones (1). The post concentrated mainly on the way these foods act to effect the pH balance within the body. Fruits and vegetables contain a huge array of vitamins, minerals [...] On Monday I wrote generally about bone health. Today I wanted to highlight the relatively recent research linking various B vitamins to bone health and strength. Scientists have been interested in preventing heart disease with the use of B vitamins for a while now. This stems from the mounting research which suggests that [...] World Osteoporosis Day occurs on Monday October 20th and the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) is running a UK-wide campaign ‘Love Your Bones’ which is intended to raise awareness about the importance of healthy bones. The goal of the National Osteoporosis Society is to improve understanding of osteoporosis, what causes it and to promote the [...] |
  
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