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Flaxseed oil may stem bone loss

(United Press International) UPDATED 2009-12-03
Adding flaxseed oil to your diet may help prevent osteoporosis and ease diabetes, Egyptian researchers say. In an animal study, scientists found that rats who had the oil added to their diet produced more insulin-like growth factor 1 and the bone-creating protein osteocalcin than the animals who did not get the supplement. Experts say further studies are needed to determine if these results can be reproduced in humans.  Read full story >
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