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Blackcurrant Shows Promise for Mitigating Postmenopausal Bone Loss

As women enter the postmenopausal stage, the risk of bone density loss increases significantly, leading to a heightened susceptibility to fractures and osteoporosis. However, recent research from the University of Connecticut (UConn) suggests that a natural intervention—blackcurrant supplementation—may offer a protective effect against this common age-related concern.

In a study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, UConn researchers explored the potential of blackcurrant, a tart berry known for its rich antioxidant content, to mitigate bone density loss in peri- and early postmenopausal women. Led by Ock Chun, PhD, a professor of nutritional sciences, the research builds on earlier findings from animal studies, which indicated that blackcurrant could prevent bone density loss in mice.

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