In this episode I dive deep into an often overlooked but crucial aspect of women's health: bone health. Join me as we explore the unique challenges women face when it comes to maintaining strong, healthy bones throughout their lives.
I'll discuss the importance of bone health, the risk factors for osteoporosis, and the role diet and lifestyle play in bone density.
Some studies even suggest that vitamin C's antioxidant effects may protect bone cells from damage, check it out: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26358868
Studies in older men and women who performed weight-bearing exercise showed increases in bone mineral density, bone strength, and bone size, as well as reductions in markers of bone turnover and inflammation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25322335
Approximately 50% of bone is made up of protein. Research has shown that low protein intake may affect rates of bone formation and breakdown: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12612169
A 24-week study found that giving postmenopausal women with osteoporosis a combination of collagen and the hormone calcitonin led to a significant reduction in markers of collagen breakdown. Read about it here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8625373
