Osteoporosis (Prevention)

Protein-Mineral Complex Increases Bone Mass

Published in Women's Health Weekly, April 19th, 1999

Used in conjunction with hormone replacement therapy or used alone, ossein-hydroxyapatite compounds (OHCs) have beneficial effects on postmenopausal bone loss.

Ossein-hydroxyapatite is a protein-mineral complex containing hydroxyapatite microcrystals (calcium and phosphorus), protein, amino acids, trace metals, and glycosaminglycans. OHC has been used successfully to treat osteoporosis (Stepan et al., Bone, 1989;10:179-185; and others); it is absorbed well by the body.

Recently, researchers from the University of Spain used OHC in conjunction with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to investigate whether this combination would show better results in...

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