New study has found that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is associated with improved bone mineral density score in postmenopausal women.

The study consisted of 136 caucasian, healthy, postmenopausal women. The average

age was 69 years old.

Calcium, protein, fat, energy output, CLA and other nutrient factors were

measured.

The women were divided into two groups. While CLA was increased in group 2, all other facts remained the same.

It was concluded that the Group

2's BMD was higher in the hip, lumbar spine and forearm.

The study has yielded some favorable insight into the benefits of CLA and

prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal

Reference

Brownbill RA, Petrosian M, Ilich JZ. Association between dietary conjugated linoleic acid and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

J Am Coll Nutr. 2005 Jun;24(3):177-81.