Category Archives: Osteoporosis

Weight Loss Includes Bone Loss

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Bone Loss During Weight Loss

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The traditional strategy for losing weight is to increase physical activity and to decrease energy intake. There is undeniable evidence in the scientific literature that such a strategy causes weight loss. However, confusion between weight loss and fat loss is … Continue reading →

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Dem Bones: Plant Based Alkaline Diets

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The traditional medical paradigm for bone health is simplistic. Because bones contain calcium, eating more calcium must improve bone health. It is known that deficiencies of calcium cause bone deformities during development and can increase the risk of bone disease. … Continue reading →

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Calcium and Bones: Lessons from Cholesterol

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterised by a chronic demineralisation of the bone tissue. Loss of calcium from long bones and the spine is particularly problematic because it structurally weakens the skeleton and increases the risk of fractures significantly. Osteoporosis … Continue reading →

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Do Calcium Supplements Prevent Osteoporosis?

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Calcium is a major structural component of bone and deficiencies of calcium cause bone abnormalities. However, the interaction between calcium in the diet and bone health is controversial, and studies showing beneficial effects of calcium supplements on osteoporosis are inconsistent, … Continue reading →

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Alcohol: Improves Bone Mineral Density

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Robert Barrington

lcohol consumption is often demonised for its negative effects. However, the nutritional sciences show alcohol consumption to fit a ‘J’-shaped curve with regard heath. At low intakes, alcohol has no effects positive or negative. However, as alcohol consumption rises, beneficial … Continue reading →

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Low Quality Diets Cause Disease: More Evidence

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Evidence from the nutritional sciences suggests that many diseases are caused by low quality diet. Research has traditionally focused on individual micro- and macronutrients and their effects on health outcomes, but increasingly studies are considering the whole diet in relation … Continue reading →

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Green Tea: Health Secret of the East

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Green tea has been extensively researched, and evidence suggests that it may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and cognitive dysfunction. Epidemiological studies and clinical trials suggest that green tea is protective of disease due to its high content … Continue reading →

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