Page 37 - FoodFocusThailand No.169 April 2020

STRATEGIC R &
STRATEGIC R & DD

Bone plays an important role in
the body structure. Not only does it
support muscles, but it also protects
vital organs, such as brain and bone
marrow, and serves as a storage
point for calcium and phosphorus.

Bone & Joint

Health

The formation of bone begins during the fetal stage and continues Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone density is reduced, bone
until the adolescence where it is then succeeded by the bone structure is deteriorated, bones are weakened, and the risk of bone
remodeling process that maintains balanced mineral levels in bones. fracture becomes higher. The decrease in bone minerals is a major
Osteoclast and osteoblast are bone cells that play a major role in cause of osteoporosis-induced fracture in addition to other factors leading
bone remodeling. Osteoclasts accelerate mineral release from bone to bone density decrement.
tissues while osteoblasts contribute to mineral deposit within bone Currently, there are ongoing attempts to treat osteoporosis through
tissues. Bones are moving tissues that store minerals during the a variety of medicines, but not without certain side effects such as
remodeling process in accordance with the body’s needs. If the arrhythmia, bone fracture, slow-healing fracture, hot flashes, or bow
process, however, goes astray, bone-related issues may arise. legs. There may also be intestinal side effects such as vomiting and

APR 2020 FOOD FOCUS THAILAND 37

19/3/2563 BE 18:57
33-39_Strategic R&D_����.indd 37 19/3/2563 BE 18:57
33-39_Strategic R&D_����.indd 37