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06/28/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Postmenopausal women who supplement their diet with zinc have stronger bones

Older women who suffer from low levels of estrogen after menopause may strengthen their bones by adding more zinc in their diet, according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. In the study, researchers from Panjab University and Shobhit University in India, have established that supplementing with zinc at the onset […]

06/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Sweet! Compounds in vanilla extract found to be an effective alternative therapy for postmenopausal osteoporosis

Vanillic acid is a polyphenol that, in recent years, has become known for its impressive array of health benefits. These range from acting as an antibacterial agent to effectively suppressing the production of pro-inflammatory substances. But a team of researchers in China may have uncovered another potential benefit of this substance: protecting and treating women […]

05/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Go Mediterranean after menopause: Good for more than your heart, the diet is linked to better bone density and higher muscle mass

Keep your bones strong and healthy even after menopause by eating a Mediterranean diet. A study suggested that in addition to its heart-healthy benefits, the Mediterranean diet can also support the bone density and muscle mass of postmenopausal women. In the study, the researchers at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil […]

05/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Natural soy supplement outperforms drugs for preventing bone loss in post-menopausal women

Did you know that a nutrient that can benefit millions of women in the U.S. can be found in soybeans? To date, at least 40 million women in the country aged 51 and above are thinking of undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to address menopausal symptoms. However, HRT comes with various health risks. The pill-based solution and genistein […]

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