When discussing health, it would be easy to assume that fats really can't have any effect on the development of bones. At least not in a positive way, one would assume. However, this is not actually the case. Studies noted in this
article showed that the people that consumed higher amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids actually prevented bone loss. Another thing that the Omega 3's did was help postmenopausal women maintain their bone mass so that they wouldn't suffer from osteoporosis. In this same study it is noted that, "
This study indicates that omega-3 fats can help maintain bone mineral density as well as help curtail inflammation in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis...", so i think that really sums up how important fatty acids are in relation to bone health.
Another thing studied in this article was how fatty acids relate to dental health. It notes that doctors are now starting to use the fatty acids anti-inflammatory properties in order to prevent periodontal disease, an extremely common problem that plagues older adults. This disease causes erosion to the bone that holds the teeth and weakens the jaw bone, but the progress being made by the doctors with the omega 3's is starting to show that these omega 3's may in fact prevent against the inflammation that causes the bone and tooth loss.
Dental health, in my opinion is sometimes overlooked by many people. There are many different diseases that can occur as we age. It is refreshing to hear that fatty acids are being used to help prevent peridontal disease. Omega 3's can help decrease inflammation and prevent the bones from eroding. I would like to see more studies done to confirm these results but this is real encouraging news!
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