Browsing: Bone Health

A recent study published in Biomedicines has found that infection with the common parasite Toxoplasma gondii might actually improve bone health in individuals with osteopenia and osteoporosis. This study, conducted by researchers at the University Hospital Bonn, Germany, challenges the conventional understanding of how infections impact bone health.

Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and has benefits beyond the skeleton, including preventing chronic diseases. Maintaining optimal vitamin D levels is important, defined as serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations of 28 to 40 ng/mL. Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent worldwide, with 20% to 80% of people in the US, Canada, and Europe affected. Combating deficiency involves sun exposure, dietary sources, and supplements. Awareness and strategies are needed for adequate vitamin D levels.