27-05-2008, 06:59 PM
Research published at the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) Conference in Ediburgh in 2007 – the leading conference on osteoporosis in the UK – has revealed a link between physical activity in young children and strong bones.
The study, which was carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Southampton, compared the average amount of physical activity of 200 four year olds with the strength of their bones and found that the children who were more physically active had stronger skeletons.
Dr Nick Harvey, clinical lecturer at the MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, who managed the project, said: “Evidence suggests that it is likely that the better your bones are when you are young, the better they will be when you are older, and so more physical activity as a child could potentially mean stronger bones in old age.â€
Sarah Leyland, spokesperson for the National Osteoporosis Society, comments: “The decline in physical activity in children over the past decade is worrying and this piece of research shows that it could have a detrimental effect on the nation’s bone health.
“Parents should encourage their children to choose the active option whenever possible. Walking short distances and playing in the garden or park instead of watching TV are just a couple of ideas to help small children to become more active.â€
One in three women and one in 12 men will suffer from osteoporosis as their bones age. The elderly can help to maintain bone density and limit will further wear and tear on ligaments and joints, safeguarding their mobility and future health by supplementing daily with form of a high quality fish oil supplement such as OmegaFlex.
OmegaFlex uses a vegetarian form of glucosamine called glucosamine hydrochloride, which is the most bio-available form (ie, the most easily absorbed). Until recently, most glucosamine supplements were derived from shellfish.
OmegaFlex also contains omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, all of which are considered to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Omega-3 fatty acids come in the form of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) from marine fish oil, which scientists believe may block the production of inflammatory substances in the body (i).
A form of omega-6 fatty acids– namely gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) – comes from virgin evening primrose oil (EPO), which has been shown in several studies to reduce joint pain and swelling. Meanwhile conjugated linolenic acid (CLA) is thought to help take the pressure off the joints by reducing body fat – something else athletes are keen on (ii). Omega-9 fatty acids (oleic acid) are provided by extra-virgin olive oil, which are also believed to have anti-inflammatory properties
Research has shown that the ingredients in OmegaFlex may ease joint discomfort by reducing inflammation and pain, while also lubricating the synovial fluid and repairing cartilage.
The study, which was carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Southampton, compared the average amount of physical activity of 200 four year olds with the strength of their bones and found that the children who were more physically active had stronger skeletons.
Dr Nick Harvey, clinical lecturer at the MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, who managed the project, said: “Evidence suggests that it is likely that the better your bones are when you are young, the better they will be when you are older, and so more physical activity as a child could potentially mean stronger bones in old age.â€
Sarah Leyland, spokesperson for the National Osteoporosis Society, comments: “The decline in physical activity in children over the past decade is worrying and this piece of research shows that it could have a detrimental effect on the nation’s bone health.
“Parents should encourage their children to choose the active option whenever possible. Walking short distances and playing in the garden or park instead of watching TV are just a couple of ideas to help small children to become more active.â€
One in three women and one in 12 men will suffer from osteoporosis as their bones age. The elderly can help to maintain bone density and limit will further wear and tear on ligaments and joints, safeguarding their mobility and future health by supplementing daily with form of a high quality fish oil supplement such as OmegaFlex.
OmegaFlex uses a vegetarian form of glucosamine called glucosamine hydrochloride, which is the most bio-available form (ie, the most easily absorbed). Until recently, most glucosamine supplements were derived from shellfish.
OmegaFlex also contains omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, all of which are considered to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Omega-3 fatty acids come in the form of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) from marine fish oil, which scientists believe may block the production of inflammatory substances in the body (i).
A form of omega-6 fatty acids– namely gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) – comes from virgin evening primrose oil (EPO), which has been shown in several studies to reduce joint pain and swelling. Meanwhile conjugated linolenic acid (CLA) is thought to help take the pressure off the joints by reducing body fat – something else athletes are keen on (ii). Omega-9 fatty acids (oleic acid) are provided by extra-virgin olive oil, which are also believed to have anti-inflammatory properties
Research has shown that the ingredients in OmegaFlex may ease joint discomfort by reducing inflammation and pain, while also lubricating the synovial fluid and repairing cartilage.