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Green with strength: Why broccoli is the new bone booster

By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 9:42 PM on 02nd June 2008

Vitamin K may be good for your bones.

New findings showthat eating foods rich in it - green leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli, as well as cereals and vegetable oils - is linked to greater bone density and reduced bone loss in early post-menopausal women.

Two studies, at Scottish universities, have shown beneficial effects.

Vitamin K, found in green leafy foods such as broccoli can boost bone strength

The Aberdeen study, based on women aged 49 to 54, found that higher levels of the vitamin are associated with higher bone mineral density.

The Dundee study has shown that women who had vitamin K, vitamin D plus calcium showed a significant and sustained increase in bone density.

Its researchers say the benefits are potentially achievable by increased dietary intakes of vitamin K rather than by supplements.

pmkelly409

Green with strength: Why broccoli is the new bone booster

By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 9:42 PM on 02nd June 2008

Vitamin K may be good for your bones.

New findings showthat eating foods rich in it - green leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli, as well as cereals and vegetable oils - is linked to greater bone density and reduced bone loss in early post-menopausal women.

Two studies, at Scottish universities, have shown beneficial effects.

Vitamin K, found in green leafy foods such as broccoli can boost bone strength

The Aberdeen study, based on women aged 49 to 54, found that higher levels of the vitamin are associated with higher bone mineral density.

The Dundee study has shown that women who had vitamin K, vitamin D plus calcium showed a significant and sustained increase in bone density.

Its researchers say the benefits are potentially achievable by increased dietary intakes of vitamin K rather than by supplements.

auntkaren

Thanks for the info, it's interesting to know these things.:flowerforyou:

AshliColon

Oh, how I love broccoli...too bad it doesn't love me back! lol. can't eat the stuff, makes me double over in pain. :sad: