An increase in dietary n-3 fatty acids decreases a marker of bone resorption in humans

Human; animal; and in vitro research indicates a beneficial effect of appropriate amounts of omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on bone health. This is the first controlled feeding study in humans to evaluate the effect of dietary plant-derived n-3 PUFA on bone turnover; assessed by serum concentrations of N-telopeptides (NTx) and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase […]

Dried plum prevents bone loss in a male osteoporosis model via IGF-I and the RANK pathway

Previously; dietary supplementation with dried plums; a rich source of polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; has been shown to improve bone density; microstructure and biomechanics in female animal models of osteopenia. We designed this study to determine the extent to which dried plum prevents skeletal deterioration in gonadal hormone deficient male animals and […]