Osteoporosis
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Study finds soy germ isoflavones to be safe
The Osteoporosis Prevention Using Soy (OPUS) intervention study, funded by the USDA, has confirmed that regular supplementation with soy hypocotyl isoflavones over long periods does not cause adverse effects to humans. Focusing on the effects of soy…
Osteoporosis | 01 March 2011
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Tomato lycopene may support bone health
Israel’s LycoRed says it is greatly encouraged by recently released results of a USDA funded study investigating the role of carotenoids, and particularly, tomato lycopene benefits, in preventing osteoporosis. In the January 2009 online edition o…
Osteoporosis | 26 March 2009
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Vitamin D added to FDA osteoporosis risk-reduction health claim
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it has amended its osteoporosis risk reduction health claim to reflect the importance of vitamin D, in combination with calcium, in promoting long-term bone health. The amended rule also includes a b…
Osteoporosis | 15 October 2008
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Fonterra partners for osteoporosis prevention in Asia
Global dairy product company, Fonterra has joined forces with GE Healthcare’s Lunar business to tackle osteoporosis using Fonterra’s Anlene Health products and GE Health’s bone mineral density technology to provide free bone health checks. The in…
Osteoporosis | 29 June 2006
