Omega-3降低患骨質疏鬆的風險
Omega-3 linked with reduced risk of Osteoporosis An
exciting new study conducted on mice, published in the Journal
of nutritional Biochemistry, has indicated that increasing
one's consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may help to promote
bone health and safeguard against developing Osteoporosis.
Until now, fatty acids have principally been linked with
improved mental and cardiovascular health; the new research,
however, has revealed a strong link between an increased intake
of omega-3 in mice and strong, healthy bones. The results
may offer a valuable preventative solution for those with
a high risk of developing Osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis presents a massive financial drain upon NHS
resources. Affecting some two hundred million sufferers globally,
it is currently one of the most costly disorders in existence,
according to figures compiled by the World Health Organisation.
The degeneration of bone tissue is a naturally-occurring
problem which comes hand in hand with old age and general
wear and tear. Osteoporosis sufferers have a greater potential
for developing fractures and similar damage, affecting mobility;
preventative measures would therefore enhance the quality
of life for the elderly population.
The study itself, conducted at the University of Texas San
Antonio Centre of Science and Health, focused upon two separate
groups of female juvenile rodents, one of which was fed a
composition of pure corn oil, the other an omega-3 rich fish
oil for a period of six months. The results demonstrated that
the rodents supplemented with the omega-3 fatty acid preparation
had developed a higher bone mineral density than in the control
group.
Not only did the bone mineral density (BMD) improve by as
much as twenty per cent, but results also displayed decreased
activity of pro-inflammatory cytokienes, tumour necrosis,
and reduced osteoclast production. This suggests that the
greater BMD produced by fish oil supplementation in rodents
may simultaneously encourage bone formation and discourage
bone degeneration.
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