Improving bone health during exercise by managing calcium levels
Enhancing Skeletal Adaptation to Exercise by Attenuating the Acute Disruption of Calcium Homeostasis During Exercise
This study is looking at how exercise impacts bone health and whether taking calcium before working out can help protect your bones and make them stronger, so you can stay active and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10731365 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how exercise affects bone health, particularly focusing on the acute drop in calcium levels that occurs during vigorous exercise. It explores the role of calcium supplementation before exercise to prevent bone loss and enhance bone strength. The study aims to determine the optimal timing and method of calcium administration to support bone adaptation during physical activity. By understanding these mechanisms, the research seeks to refine exercise recommendations for better bone health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who regularly participate in vigorous physical activities and are concerned about their bone health.
Not a fit: Patients who do not engage in regular exercise or have pre-existing severe bone conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for maintaining and enhancing bone health in individuals who engage in vigorous exercise.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that managing calcium levels can positively influence bone health, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kohrt, Wendy M — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Kohrt, Wendy M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.