Docosahexaenoic acid and 17 beta-estradiol co-treatment is more effective than 17 beta-estradiol alone in maintaining bone post-ovariectomy.

Bone-protective effects of combined treatment with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) and estrogenic compounds following ovariectomy have previously been reported. Recent evidence suggests the n-3 LCPUFA docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) is particularly bone-protective. The aim of th...

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Prif Awduron: Poulsen, R, Moughan, P, Kruger, M
Fformat: Journal article
Iaith:English
Cyhoeddwyd: 2008

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