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10/08/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Used for thousands of years in TCM, Psoralea corylifolia treats a variety of diseases from heart disease to cancer
Psoralea corylifolia or babchi is a medicinal herb that is popular among traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda practitioners. It is used to treat various skin diseases, including rashes, psoriasis, leprosy, and leucoderma – a condition that causes the appearance of white patches due to loss of melanin. However, several studies have reported that P. corylifolia has other clinical applications, and these can […]
09/20/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
An uptick in rickets among children is warning of vitamin D deficiency
Rickets is a skeletal disorder caused by a deficiency of calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D — nutrients needed for the formation of healthy bones. As a result, children who suffer from rickets tend to have weak bones, abnormal growth, and problems with their skeletal structure. Recently, a rise in the number of rickets cases, especially among […]
09/04/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists recommend vitamin D supplementation for people with chronic kidney disease
Patients suffering from chronic kidney disease should take vitamin D supplements to improve their mineral intake and prevent complications, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. An international team from India and the U.K. investigated whether taking in cholecalciferol – the most widely known form of vitamin D – can improve biomarkers […]
08/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study finds Chinese skullcap herb improves bone health
Bone mineralization is an important process that starts from infancy and continues throughout life. It is an essential part of bone formation and the bone remodeling process. Problems with bone mineralization are directly linked to diseases like rickets in children, osteomalacia in young adults, and osteoporosis in older adults; hence there is considerable scientific interest in the mechanisms […]
07/17/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Vitamin D prevents bone disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease
In a study, researchers from India and the U.K. have found that calcitriol, the most active biological form of vitamin D, can be used to treat mineral bone disease in patients with chronic kidney disease. The study was published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. The team used a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for […]
07/10/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
The role of calcium in various diseases
In this article, researchers from La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in California and Wuhan Sports University in China reviewed the key mechanisms of calcium homeostasis in the human body. They also discussed various diseases associated with the dysfunctional regulation of calcium. Their review was published in the journal of Food Science and Human Wellness. The human body has […]
06/19/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review of the chemical constituents and bioactivities of Psoralea corylifolia Linn
In this review, researchers from the University of Macau systematically summarized studies on the chemical constituents and biological activities of Psoralea corylifolia Linn. Their paper was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. P. corylifolia, also known by its common name babchi, is an important medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years. It is […]
06/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cohort study finds decreased incidence of fracture in osteoporosis patients treated with traditional Chinese medicine
In this nationwide, population-based cohort study, researchers from China Medical University in Taiwan investigated the potential of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to decrease the rate of osteoporotic fracture. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers identified osteoporosis cases and selected a comparison group that was frequency-matched according […]
03/04/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Meta-analysis of observational studies suggest tea consumption can improve bone mineral density
Drinking tea can provide the body with many health benefits, one of which is a lower risk of osteoporosis. In a meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences found that drinking tea can help increase bone mineral density, which may contribute to the prevention of osteoporosis. Earlier studies have evaluated […]
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