Bovine Colostrum Supplementation Improves Bone Metabolism in an Osteoporosis-Induced Animal Model

Osteoporosis is characterized by bone loss. The present study aims to investigate the effects of bovine colostrum (BC) on bone metabolism using ovariectomized (OVX) and orchidectomized (ORX) rat models. Twenty-seven-week-old Wistar Han rats were randomly assigned as: (1) placebo control, (2) BC supp...

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Main Authors: Eirini K. Kydonaki, Laura Freitas, Bruno M. Fonseca, Henrique Reguengo, Carlos Raposo Simón, Ana R. Bastos, Emanuel M. Fernandes, Raphaël F. Canadas, Joaquim Miguel Oliveira, Vitor M. Correlo, Rui L. Reis, Maria Vliora, Parakevi Gkiata, Yiannis Koutedakis, Georgia Ntina, Rui Pinto, Andres E. Carrillo, Franklim Marques, Tânia Amorim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/9/2981