Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Big Bone Health Deception

The study shows for the first time ever that osteoblasts secrete osteocalcin, a hormone that controls insulin secretion and sensitivity, the latter by directing the pancreas to release the hormone adiponectin. Increased secretion of osteocalcin also reduces overall fat storage.

As lead researcher Dr. Karsenty, Ph.D. comments:
“The discovery that our bones are responsible for regulating blood sugar in ways that were not known before completely changes our understanding of the function of the skeleton and uncovers a crucial aspect of energy metabolism.”

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