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Flaxseed Consumption and Bone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women. |
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Flaxseed Consumption and Bone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women.
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Darrell Miller | 02/07/17 |
Date:
February 07, 2017 10:59 AM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Flaxseed Consumption and Bone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women.
Determine the benefits of phytoestrogen-rich flaxseeds on decreasing bone turnover in postmenopausal women. To observe the effect of consuming 40g of flaxseeds/ daily for 12 weeks on bone health of postmenopausal women by measuring some markers of bone resorption and formation 3 during the study period (baseline, 6 and 12 week)
Key Takeaways:
- Flaxseed Consumption and Bone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women.
- Osteoporosis affects approximately 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 and accounts for more days spent in hospital than diabetes and breast cancer;
- A healthy diet (including food rich in calcium, vitamin D and phytoestrogens) may protect against osteoporosis and risk of fractures
"Osteoporosis affects approximately 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 and accounts for more days spent in hospital than diabetes and breast cancer; amongst women of that age group (Cosman, De Beur et al. 2014)."
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