Category Archives: Osteoporosis Prevention

Maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy influences childhood bone mass

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Doug Robinson

New research shows that pregnant mothers with inadequate vitamin D levels may negatively influence the long-term bone health of their children. Vitamin D status is often poor in women of childbearing age, and evidence suggests that the risk of bone … Continue reading →

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Calcium supplementation increases bone mineral content in adolescent girls

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Doug Robinson

A new clinical trial (reported in the February 2008 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) found that supplementing adolescent girls with calcium led to significantly increased bone mineral content in the short term. However, long-term benefits were only … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D levels inadequate in half of women treated with osteoporosis drugs

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Doug Robinson

Despite efforts to increase knowledge and emphasis on osteoporosis prevention and treatment, research indicates that many women treated for osteoporosis have low levels of vitamin D, a nutrient necessary for adequate bone mineralization. A recent study involved 1,536 postmenopausal women … Continue reading →

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Calcium, Vitamin D and Cancer Risk

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Doug Robinson

Research in the June 2007 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown a reduction in cancer rates among postmenopausal women taking vitamin D combined with calcium. This four-year, double blind, randomized placebo-controlled study involved over 1,100 postmenopausal … Continue reading →

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