Posted by raybakes on December 1, 2004, at 12:26:47
In reply to Re: and how to inhibit it.... » raybakes, posted by Tabitha on December 1, 2004, at 0:33:40
> Wow. I want to take it just so I can go to the store and ask for "horny goat weed".
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> Thanks for the info. All the reports about preventing osteoporosis are so confusing. I'm not sure what to do besides take calcium supplements.Interleukin 6 isn't all bad, only in excess - too low is bad as well. It's an indication that the body has excess inflammation, that's the real problem, but reducing it can help.
It is really confusing reading the reports about osteoporosis as they do contradict.
Estrogen protects bone by blocking the action of interleukin 6...
"The major physiological effect of estrogen is to block activation of the bone metabolic unit. Estrogen effects may be mediated in part by growth factors and interleukins. For example, interleukin 6 is a potent stimulator of bone resorption, and estrogen blocks the osteoblast's synthesis of interleukin 6. Estrogen may also antagonize the interleukin 6 receptors. Transgenic mice without interleukin 6 do not develop osteoporosis after oophorectomy."
Also found this interesting as it shows high dairy intake can increase the chance of hip fractures in the elderly - can too much calcium cause osteoporosis - most studies use bone mineral density as an indicator, but it may not be appropriate, except to sell dairy products!
"Dairy-product intake and hip fracture among older women: issues for health behavior"
and vitamin D is important as well...
Ray
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