Are you concerned about bone loss?

The following are the results of studies reported at the recent IOF (International Osteoporosis Foundation) World Congress on Osteoporosis in Toronto. [1] The most important studies of the year are reported at this event, and below are the summaries of the most important information presented:

1. New research shows calcium from food might do more to protect bones than supplemental calcium in pill form. Dietary sources were associated with high levels of active estrogen metabolites in urine, which is important because estrogen builds bone mass during youth and prevents bone loss during aging;
2. A recent study out of Belgium indicates that vitamin D levels might be low all over the world, and that people of all ages should be supplementing with Vitamin D to protect against bone fractures;
3. People should be taking at least 800 IU's of Vitamin D a day to protect against bone fractures; and
4. Vitamin D must be taken with calcium to protect against hip fracture risk.

[1] The press release is dated June 5, 2006, and further details can be found at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/06/060605194723.htm