Vitamin B is for Bones

By: Jean Carper

New research shows B vitamins may help build strong bones.

A University of California study shows that low B-12 predicts rapid hip-bone loss in elderly women. And in an Italian study of older women, the higher the folic acid, the greater the mineral density of the lumbar spine.

Another important clue: Men with the highest homocysteine (a blood factor that boosts heart disease risk but is reduced by high doses of B vitamins) are four times likelier to break a hip than men with the lowest homocysteine, according to a new Harvard-Tufts study. High homocysteine doubled women's hip fractures.

Researchers speculate that the B vitamins also may cut the risk of fractures due to osteoporosis.

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Terri

Feb. 4, 2010 8:59 am

This is valuble info, my Dr. told me about B vits. years ago,but this is the first time I've come across the info in a written form, thanks, now I can share.

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