Bone mineral density loss
biomarkerFoods That May Help
Foods linked to Bone mineral density loss in the research literature.
- Dried plumsProtects against
RCT showed dried plums improve bone density in osteopenic postmenopausal women
Source: How Not to Age
- OnionsProtects against
Onion juice consumption modulates oxidative stress and attenuates risk of bone disorders in middle-aged and post-menopausal women
Source: How Not to Age
- Green TeaProtects against
Green tea polyphenols protect against bone loss in middle-aged female rats; 6-month RCT showed some effect in postmenopausal osteopenic women
Source: How Not to Age
- AlmondsProtects against
Almond consumption showed postprandial effects on human osteoclast precursors in ex vivo study
Source: How Not to Age
Compounds That May Help
Bioactive compounds linked to Bone mineral density loss in the research.
- CreatineProtects against
Creatine supplementation (3 g/d) studied for bone health in older women in 2-year RCT
Source: How Not to Age
- Omega-3 fatty acidsProtects against
Omega-3 PUFA are associated with the maintenance of bone health and muscle tone
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- ProteinProtects against
Protein intake might play a more important role by stimulating IGF-1 and by increasing dietary calcium uptake; higher protein intake is indeed related to reduced fracture risk
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Risk Factors
Foods and compounds that may contribute to Bone mineral density loss.
- Saturated fat
Palmitate causes lipotoxicity in human osteoblasts; saturated fatty acid intake associated with increased fracture risk
Source: How Not to Age
- Sugar-sweetened beverages
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows sugar-sweetened beverage consumption negatively affects bone health
Source: How Not to Age
Recipes That May Help
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- The Longevity Diet