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Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Bone loss decreased in women treated with milk basic protein supplement
February 23rd, 2006
Bone loss is decreased in menopausal women treated with milk basic protein supplement. Researchers in Japan report, "Milk has more beneficial effects on bone health than other food sources. Recent in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that milk whey protein, especially its basic protein fraction (milk basic protein, MBP), contains several components capable of promoting bone formation and inhibiting bone resorption." S. Aoe and colleagues of Otsuma Women's University in Tokyo wrote, "The object of this study was to examine the effect of MBP on the bone metabolism of healthy menopausal women. Thirty-two healthy menopausal women were randomly...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-02-23)
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