A review article published in Canadian Family Physician (2004;50:993-997) summarized the importance of Vitamin K in the prevention of osteoporotic fractures.Read More
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative type of arthritis that develops over time, leading to chronic pain and disability. Previous studies, such as the GAIT (Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial) study, suggest that a combination of chondroitin and glucosamine promote joint health and relieve joint pain. Glucosamine and chondroitin are made up of gylcosaminoglycans (GAGs), specialized molecules found in cartilage that cushion, repair and lubricate the joints. Now research reports that supplementing with chondroitin sulfate for two years...Read More
The FDA Advisory Committee recently recommended new restrictions on acetaminophen. This popular pain killer is found in many prescription drugs and over the counter (OTC) products including Tylenol, Excedrin and cold medicines. The FDA recommendation followed the release of a report finding severe liver damage and death can result from acetaminophen-related overdoses. Consumers may exceed the recommended acetaminophen dose accidentally since it's present in so many products. According to the FDA, acetaminophen combined with hydrocodone is...Read More
Previous short-term studies have found that calcium supplementation during childhood positively benefits bone mass. Now a long-term study reports that calcium supplementation increased the bone mass of prepubertal girls, helping protect against the risk of developing osteoporosis (a reduction in bone mineral density) later in life.Read More
A preliminary study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (March 2, 2005 293(5):1082-1088) showed that supplementation with folate and Vitamin B12 can be beneficial in patients with stroke.Read More
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine measured the effects of a raw foods vegetarian diet on bone mineral density over a 3.6-year period.Read More
A study published in the British Journal of Surgery in March measured the effects of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on serum markers of bone turnover and actual bone mineral density in the lumbar spine and hip.Read More
A four year study examined the impact of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids (both supplements and dietary sources) on bone mineral density.Read More
The Journal of Rheumatology published a study in its July issue that examined the effect that dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) has on symptoms of fibromyalgia.Read More
The study published in the December issue of the Journal of Rheumatology documented the effects of a low dose of folate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis being treated with methotrexate.Read More
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition measured the effects of long-term supplementation on females from childhood to young adult hood. Read More
A Japanese study compared the rate of fractures in elderly individuals who had suffered a stroke; published in the March 2005 issue of JAMA.Read More
Vitamin D is widely known as an essential nutrient for bone density. However, there has been conflicting evidence of whether it is useful for prevention of fractures.Read More
S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe), a naturally occurring physiological agent in the body, has been shown to have anti-arthritis effects in comparison studies with Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Now, a comparison study with a cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor (celecoxib or Celebrex) reports that SAMe supplementation is equally effective in relieving osteoarthritis knee pain.Read More
