The Save Our Bones Weekender: December 8, 2012

Vivian Goldschmidt, MA Inspiration

Evidence-Based
2 min Read
weekend news

Osteoporosis News

Dual therapy with Forteo now recommended to rescue alendronate's dismal record of bone density improvement

Toxic combination therapy of Forteo and Fosamax shown to improve bone density results…

Prolia's serious skin side effects “surprise” drug regulators

In sharp contrast to Phase II Trial reports, Prolia (denosumab) is linked to many more severe cutaneous side effects than originally reported, including some cases that required hospitalization

Supplementing With Virgin Coconut Oil Prevents Bone Loss

A new study shows that virgin coconut oil was effective at maintaining both quality and quantity of bone in estrogen-deficient rats.1 Study researchers point out that the rich antioxidant content of virgin coconut oi protects bones from oxidative stress that damages bone microarchitecture and erodes bone density.

1 Hayatullina Z et al. “Virgin coconut oil supplementation prevents bone loss in rat model”. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:237236. Epub 2012 Sep 16.

Blast From The Past

One year ago I brought you a study that confirms the bone-building power of fruit polyphenols, the fruits that contain the highest levels, and more:

The Peculiar Bone-Healthy Fruit

Weekend Watching

Take the time to enjoy this remarkable video that reminds us of how beautiful our planet is and the blessing that is life. Make sure to turn your sound on.

And as always, let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment below.

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