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Gold Coast trial shaking off osteoporosis
Griffith University researchers conducting a trial to prevent fractures from osteoporosis in post-menopausal women are looking for more participants after COVID-19 setbacks.
Professor Belinda Beck from Menzies Health Institute Queensland standing on the vibration platform used in the Vibmor trial
The VIBMOR trial assesses the individual and combined strategies of whole-body vibration and weight- bearing exercises to see which is most effective in improving bone mass and reducing the likelihood of bone fractures in women with osteoporosis.
“However, to date we have only about 200 participants, but we need about double that to be sure our conclusions are definitive.”
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Since collagen production slows naturally from our 20s onwards, is it as simple as topping up our supplies with a supplement?
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There s a lot of hype around collagen supplements, which we re told can prevent bone loss, boost muscle mass, relieve joint pain and improve skin health by slowing the signs of aging (aka wrinkles).
You might have seen these supplements in your socials or heard someone mention them at the gym. You might already be taking them and wonder if they re working.
The hype stems from the fact collagen is a seriously impressive protein one of the most abundant in the body. It gives our bones, ligaments and tendons their strength, and makes our skin firm and supple.