Blueberries protect women from osteoporosis

American scientists have begun to study that will help answer the question of what berries are effective in loss of bone tissue. This phenomenon is facing almost every woman, It is in postmenopausal.

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National Institute of Health The United States recently provided nearly $ 4 million in grants to scientists from the University of Purdue and Indiana University that within 5 years will be looking for an answer to the question of what kind of berry is effective against loss of bone mass . With such a phenomenon faced by virtually All women entered menopause.

The first clinical study Animal studies have shown that the most effective product in this case may be become blueberries . These berries contain substance known as polyphenols and flavonoids, which help the immune system of the body to fight with a decrease in bone density. This phenomenon can cause of osteoporosis .

"We're going to see, Are any natural products to prevent bone loss without the use of drugs - said study author Professor at the University Connie Weaver of Purdue. - This is the basic idea of ​​our work. If we find natural ways to prevent loss bone , We can get rid of the millions of women side effects potent drugs. "

But not all blueberries   identical. Recently Biologists have identified 1200 different types of berries, and scientists to compare multiple Variations blueberries, to discover the most effective in the fight against the loss bone mass. Studies in humans will begin no earlier than the third year, and while scientists will monitor the impact of blueberries on animals. (READ MORE)

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