Metabolic syndrome can
significantly weaken your bones here's how to prevent it
If you have metabolic syndrome, you're at a
much higher risk of bone loss. This is true
whether you're a man or a woman. Studies
have shown that metabolic syndrome causes
low-grade inflammation, which can lead to
lower bone mineral density and a higher risk of
bone fractures. But new research has found
that you can lower your risk simply by taking
one of my favorite nutrients.
In this new study, Danish researchers wanted
to find out if resveratrol could help men with
metabolic syndrome avoid bone loss. To find
the answer, the researchers used a
randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
trial. They measured the bone mineral density and looked at signs of
bone formation and resorption in 66 middle-aged men with metabolic
syndrome. Then they divided the men into three groups and followed
them for 16 weeks. They gave one group a 500 mg dose of
resveratrol. They gave the second group a 75 mg dose of the
compound. And they gave the third group a placebo twice a day.
Compared to those who took the
placebo, the men who took the
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higher dose of resveratrol had a
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2.6% increase in lumbar spine
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volumetric bone mineral density.
They also had a 16% increase in Hint: It's probably NOT due to poor diet,
levels of the bone formation
iron-poor blood, or a sluggish thyroid.
marker bone alkaline
phosphatase (BAP) compared to
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the control group. In other
words, the resveratrol had a clear benefit for those who had metabolic
syndrome.
The researchers said, "In just four months on high-dose resveratrol,
we saw significant improvements in bone mineral density at the spine
and elevated levels of the bone formation marker BAP."
So if you suffer from metabolic syndrome — or any condition that
might encourage bone loss — then you should consider taking
resveratrol. You can order a high-quality resveratrol by following
thislink.
Your insider for better health,
Steve Kroening
Sources:
Marie Juul Ørnstrup et al. Resveratrol Increases Bone Mineral Density
and Bone Alkaline Phosphatase in Obese Men: A Randomized PlaceboControlled Trial. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism,
October 2014 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2014
Endocrine Society. "Resveratrol boosts spinal bone density in men with
metabolic syndrome." ScienceDaily, 16 October
2014.<www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141016140847.htm>.
Steve Kroening is the editor of Nutrient Insider, a twice-a-week email
newsletter that brings you the latest healing breakthroughs from the
world of nutrition and dietary supplements. For over 20 years, Steve has
worked hand-in-hand with some of the nation's top doctors, including
Drs. Frank Shallenberger, Janet Zand, Nan Fuchs, William Campbell
Douglass, and best-selling author James Balch. Steve is the author of the
book Practical Guide to Home Remedies. As a health journalist, Steve's
articles have appeared in countless magazines, blogs, and websites.