date:Jul 02, 2013
Postmenopausal women who consume a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may have a lower chance of hip fractures, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in red blood cells (RBCs) are an objective indicator of PUFA status and may be related to hip fracture risk. Researchers from Ohio State University conducted the study to examine RBC PUFAs as predictors of hip fracture risk in postmenopausal women.
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