Co-administrated puerarin and zinc can partially reverse OVX-induced bone loss.

Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2016

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Puerarin : CK(756) : AC(375), Zinc : CK(1940) : AC(339)

Diseases : Osteoporosis : CK(2025) : AC(694)

Pharmacological Actions : Osteogenic : CK(167) : AC(64), Osteoprotective : CK(1840) : AC(616)

Additional Keywords : bone loss, Osteoporosis, Ovariectomy-Induced Changes : CK(354) : AC(155), Puerarin, zinc

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Co-administrated puerarin and zinc can partially reverse OVX-induced bone loss.

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This Humble Food Extract Puts Bone Drugs to Shame

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