Fort Wayne Chiropractic Tip for Osteoporotic Bone Health: Ginger, FLL and Turmeric
Phytomedicine. It may be a new concept for some. It’s the use of plants to help human illness. It is been used most of humanity’s existence, but today we are more used to pharmacological medicine. Looking to phytomedicine may benefit us all, particularly post-menopausal women and others who have osteoporosis. Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc shares some recent research about such plant-based therapies including ginger as well as others like turmeric for Fort Wayne osteoporosis treatment and side benefits of improved bone health and bone regeneration.
OSTEOPOROSIS AND POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN: BONE FRACTURES, BMD
Women are quite aware of osteoporosis. With DEXA scans and concerns for fracture risk in the news, Fort Wayne women are reminded to take care of their bones. Osteoporosis is best described as an imbalance between bone formation and bone resorption; both are regulated by nitric oxide. When women get to menopause, estrogen levels drop which makes their risk of fracture rise. In a recent study, women were treated with a nutraceutical containing Paullinia cupana, Muira puama, ginger, and L-citrulline, known to enhance fracture healing in rat studies. Nitric oxide was increased along with other biomarkers like cGMP and calcium deposition. Bone mineral density rose as bone resorption was reduced and calcium deposition was enhanced. (1) Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc finds these to be positive outcomes for Fort Wayne osteoporosis care with chiropractic.
GINGER AND TURMERIC FOR OSTEOPOROTIC BONE HEALTH
Fort Wayne chiropractic treatment plans at Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc are based on well-done research studies and experience. Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc appreciates this well-designed prospective triple-blind randomized controlled trial. Now, that’s a study! Its goal is to quantify the effect of ginger and turmeric on quality of life, body composition, bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis biomarkers for post-menopausal women with osteoporosis. Since ginger and turmeric are pretty inexpensive, this study’s results could really make an impact on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. (2) Fort Wayne nutritional options for osteoporosis keep growing!
FLL AND CURCUMIN (TURMERIC) FOR BONE PRESERVATION AND REGENERATION
Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (FLL) is an olive family plant used for its antioxidant and anti-aging properties to treat osteoporosis for more than 1000 years. It has been available for a long time! Its bone-preserving properties may stem from the influence FLL seems to have on the microecology of the intestine. Intestinal changes – changes to the gut’s microecology – come with aging, and FLL seems to influence that. As an extra effect, cognitive function got better. (3) Further, combining curcumin and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi enhanced bone regeneration, positioning it as a hopeful alternative herbal approach to osteoporosis treatment and prevention. (4)
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Schedule your next Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment with Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc to see how phytomedicine and chiropractic may enhance your life and manage your post-menopausal osteoporosis.
