Natural Treatment for Osteoporosis: New Studies and Calcium Found in Food and Herbs

Natural treatment for osteoporosis includes vitamins, herbs and exercise. Just today, Melbourne University researchers, released their study that the high, single dosage of Vitamin D for Osteoporosis, is questionable. The six year clinical trial, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association yesterday, found increase in fractures and falls from those receiving this treatment.

This natural treatment for Osteoporosis found women receiving a single, annual, high dose of vitamin D have a 26% higher fracture rate and 15% higher rate of falls, compared with those on a placebo. Co-author of the study, Professor Geoff Nicholson, said results were startling.

Bone Mineral Density Study

The study involved more than 2000 women aged 70 and over. Professor Nicholson said people receiving low-dose vitamin D, up to 1000 international units per day, continue with treatment unless otherwise instructed by their doctor.

One wonders if the high dosage Vitamin D prescribed by doctors is a natural supplement. A disease with no symptoms, osteoporosis affects about 20% males and 80% females. As bones gradually become weaker, they are more likely to break from a minor fall or even a sneeze. The most common fractures occur in the hip, wrist and spine, although any bone can be affected.

National Osteoporosis Month

In observance of National Osteoporosis month, here is research, from American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1994:59, of calcium absorption rates:

*Brussels sprouts: 63.8%
*Mustard greens: 57.8%
*Broccoli: 52.6%
*Turnip greens: 51.6%
*Kale: 50%
*Dairy: 32%

Additionally, Keifer, cultured yogurt drink, contains vitamin K which aids absorption of calcium without lactose intolerance. It's filled with micro-organisms that manufacture vitamin K.

Lambs Plant: Treatment for Osteoporosis

Young Ho Kim and colleagues in Viet Nam, found strong bones involve a delicate balance between two types of bone cells:

*Osteoblasts, which build up bone
*Osteoclasts, which break down bone

Osteoporosis potentially impairs bone marrow function. Kim's team isolated compounds from the Lamb plant and show these block formation of bone-destroying osteoclasts in up to 97 % of cells in laboratory cultures without harmful effects on other cells.

Natural Treatment for Osteoporosis

Consumption of these foods plus exercise, can prevent and possibly reverse Osteoporosis. There are many plant-based calcium products available expanding natural treatment for Osteoporosis.

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