Largo Chiropractic Tip for Osteoporotic Bone Health: Ginger, FLL and Turmeric
Phytomedicine. It may be a new concept for some. It’s the system of using plants to help human illness. It’s been used most of humanity’s existence, but today we are quite accustomed to pharmacological medicine. Looking to phytomedicine may benefit many of us, particularly post-menopausal women and others who have osteoporosis. Hollstrom & Associates Inc shares some recent news about such plant-based treatments including ginger as well as others like turmeric for Largo osteoporosis treatment and side benefits of enhanced 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, Largo 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 decrease which makes their risk of fracture increase. In a new study, women were treated with a nutraceutical containing Paullinia cupana, Muira puama, ginger, and L-citrulline, said to enhance fracture healing in rat studies. Nitric oxide was boosted along with other biomarkers like cGMP and calcium deposition. Bone mineral density increased as bone resorption was slowed and calcium deposition was improved. (1) Hollstrom & Associates Inc finds these to be beneficial results for Largo osteoporosis management with chiropractic.
GINGER AND TURMERIC FOR OSTEOPOROTIC BONE HEALTH
Largo chiropractic treatment plans at Hollstrom & Associates Inc are based on well-done research studies and experience. Hollstrom & Associates Inc values this well-designed prospective triple-blind randomized controlled trial. Now, that’s a study! Its aim is to gauge 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 relatively inexpensive, this study’s results could really make an impact on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. (2) Largo nutritional choices 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’s been around a long time! Its bone-preserving properties may come from the influence FLL has on the microecology of the intestine. Intestinal changes – changes to the gut’s microecology – come with aging, and FLL seems to influence that. As a bonus effect, cognitive function got better. (3) Further, using both curcumin and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi enhanced bone regeneration, positioning it as a potential alternative herbal way to treat and prevent osteoporosis. (4)
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Schedule your next Largo chiropractic appointment with Hollstrom & Associates Inc to see how phytomedicine and chiropractic may enhance your life and take care of your post-menopausal osteoporosis.
