Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Research findings from St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine update understanding of osteoporosis risk factors
Published in Women's Health Weekly, February 1st, 2007
Current study results from the report, "Lycopene consumption decreases oxidative stress and bone resorption markers in postmenopausal women," have been published. "Oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is associated with the risk of osteoporosis, and can be reduced by certain dietary antioxidants. Lycopene is an antioxidant known to decrease the risk of age-related chronic diseases, such as cancer," researchers in Toronto, Canada report.
"However, the role of lycopene in osteoporosis has not yet been investigated. In a cross-sectional study, 33 postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years provided seven-day dietary records and blood samples. Serum samples...
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