Vitamin D Enhances Effect of Osteoporosis Drugs 09/17/10

Another study shows that vitamin D supplementation can reverse osteoporosis in post menopausal women Reference: Ishijima M et al. Minimum Required Vitamin D Level for Optimal Increase in Bone Mineral Density with Alendronate Treatment in Osteoporotic Women  (FOSOAMAX). Journal: Calcified Tissue International 2009 Oct 1 In this study 52 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis were given 5 mg Alendronate (FOSAM...

Green Tea For Stronger Bones 02/26/10

Green Tea and Bone Density The catechin compounds in green tea have recently been shown to increase bone density in animal studies. Previously, we saw that tea drinkers had 2.8% higher bone density than non-tea drinkers in a large human observation study, as published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2007. The study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2009) showed that epigallocatechin (EGC), a catechin com...

Principles of Strength Training: Sets, Reps and Resistance 08/18/09

Performing resistant training exercises, at least twice per week is an important practice to: Reduce risk of osteoporosis and maintain (and gain) bone density Maintain muscle strength as you age and remain functional in day to day living Elevate your metabolism, which helps you burn more fat and calories each day Achieve and maintain an ideal body shape and muscle tone Basic Principles: To gain improvements in muscle definition, body sculpting, strength and power, w...

Why supplements? Can't I get everything I need from food? 05/28/09

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Is Osteoporosis preventable? It seems to be so widespread. 05/28/09