Forensic researchers at North Carolina State University have found a more accurate way to assess an individual's age at death,
based on the bone mineral density of the femur.
Effect of combined administration of vitamin D3 and vitamin
K2 on bone mineral density of the lumbar spine in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
In one study performed at the Seoul National University in Korea, 34 young women were studied to investigate the effect of soybean and isoflavone
intake on bone mineral density and its change among young Korean women over a period of 2 years.
Abstract: This work examines the influence of practicing strength training and Alpine skiing over 2
years on bone mineral density (BMD), growth, body composition, and the strength and power of the legs of adolescent skiers.
Potentially negative
effects on bone mineral density were recorded mainly in populations with insufficient calcium intake or a very high coffee consumption (over 9 cups per day).
They point out individuals only participated for one year and perhaps longer exposure to high - dose cholecalciferol might yield greater effects
on bone mineral density.
High - dose vitamin D supplementation in postmenopausal women was not associated with beneficial effects
on bone mineral density, muscle function, muscle mass or falls, according to the results of a randomized clinical trial published online by JAMA Internal Medicine.
Previous studies have revealed the positive impact of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)
on bone mineral density.
Overall, the new findings indicate that Truvada - based oral PrEP does not pose an irreversible effect
on bone mineral density and support using PrEP to prevent HIV infection in at - risk young adults.
The researchers concluded, «these results suggest that gelatin has differential effects
on bone mineral density and body weight in protein undernutrition.»
The study concluded that soybean and soy isoflavones has a positive effect
on bone mineral density.
For instance, potentially negative effects
on bone mineral density were recorded in populations with insufficient calcium intake4.