Osteoporosis In The News

Increased Protein Intake May Protect Against Fractures:
A study of men and women in Utah showes that those who consumed more protein had a lower risk of breaking a bone in their hip than those who had lower protein intakes between the ages of 50 and 69. The same study showes that protein intake did not affect hip fracture risk in men and women 70 to 89 years old.

The participants who were between 50 and 69 years old and had the highest protein intakes had the lowest risk of a hip fracture, even when osteoporosis risk factors such as smoking, calcium and vitamin D intake and gender were taken into consideration. These findings underscore the importance of a healthy, balanced diet maintaining bone health.Wengreen, Hiedi J., et al. Dietary Protein Intake and Risk of Osteoporotic Hip Fracture in Elderly Residents of Utah." J Bone Mineral Research 2004; 19: 537-545.

Following Doctor's Orders Reduces Fracture Risk:
Clinical trials have shown that osteoporosis medications can reduce a person's risk of breaking bones, but the medications' effects on fracture risk in regular practice have not been fully studied.A five-year study of more than 11,000