A new study carried out at the University of Auckland,suggests that vitamin D supplements do not have beneficial effects on the bone mineral density in healthy older people.
October 14, 2013
The Natural Products Association (NPA) contested the results.
Recent findings suggest that not all dairy products are equally beneficial in promoting bone strength.
February 4, 2013
A study by researchers at the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR) at Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS), has found that dairy intake -- specifically milk and yogurt -- is associated with higher bone mineral density (BMD) in the hip, but not the spine.
A recent survey of patients with lactose intolerance revealed that more than three fourths of them reduce or eliminate dairy from their diets as the primary means of "managing" their symptoms.
Exposure to a common contaminant in food may boost the risk of osteoporosis, according to a new study released on March 2, 2012, online in the journal Bone.
Experts speaking at a recent osteoporosis conference advise the importance of eating dairy products (milk, cheese) and cautioned about “calcium robbers” such as coffee and carbonated drinks.
Excessive calcium intake, more than the recommended daily dose, can play a role in increasing the risk of bone fracture, claimed a recent Swedish study against the common belief that suggests elder people, especially above 50, to take calcium supplements in order to maintain the bone health.