Special Calcium Supplement Helps Chickens Grow Strong on Less Minerals
Researchers tested whether a special type of calcium called calcium pidolate could help chickens grow normally even when their feed had less calcium and …
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Can Vitamin D Supplements Make Bones Stronger?
Researchers gave some rats vitamin D supplements while others didn't receive any, then studied how their bones changed. They looked at the structure, density, …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Weight Loss and Stronger Bones
Researchers discovered that a drug called FG-4592 (Roxadustat) may help prevent obesity and improve bone health in mice fed high-fat diets. The drug works by …
Read MoreA Bone Protein Linked to Stronger Hip Bones
Researchers studied a special protein called carboxylated osteocalcin that helps bones absorb calcium and stay strong. They looked at bone samples from 45 …
Read MoreSkinny Teens May Have Higher Risk of Serious Hip Fractures
Researchers studied 22 teenagers who broke their hip bones (femoral neck fractures) and found something surprising: teens with lower body weight were more …
Read MoreHow a Simple Amino Acid Might Help Fight Obesity and Weak Bones
Scientists discovered that a natural substance called glutamine might help protect bones and reduce weight gain in people who are overweight. When mice ate a …
Read MoreA Supplement May Help Protect Bones in People With Diabetes
Researchers tested a compound called zinc carnosine to see if it could help prevent bone loss in mice with diabetic osteoporosis—a condition where diabetes …
Read MoreBaker's Yeast in Chicken Feed Makes Stronger Eggs and Bones
Researchers tested whether adding baker's yeast to chicken feed could improve egg quality and chicken health. They fed 120 laying hens different amounts of …
Read MoreWhy Teen Bones Need More Calcium: A Study of Malaysian Youth
Researchers studied 1,234 fifteen-year-old students in Malaysia to understand how vitamin D and calcium affect bone health. They measured a protein called CTX …
Read MoreWhy Men and Women Need Different Amounts of Vitamin D and Calcium
A large study of over 11,000 people found that vitamin D and calcium affect bone strength differently depending on whether you're male or female. Researchers …
Read MoreWhich Supplements Actually Help Your Bones Stay Strong?
Researchers reviewed all the latest science on vitamins and minerals that affect bone health. They found that calcium and vitamin D are the most proven …
Read MoreWhy Muscle Strength Matters for Bone Health After Menopause
Researchers studied 313 women after menopause who have weak bones to understand how muscle relates to bone health. They found that women with more arm and leg …
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