Summarized by Masters of Longevity from PR Newswire.
A short news article about a yearlong clinical trial testing whether adding a soluble prebiotic fiber to adolescents’ diets boosts bone growth, with results discussed by researchers and notes on implications for childhood nutrition.
Key Takeaways
- Girls who took soluble corn fiber for 12 months increased bone mineral content by 18.8%.
- Placebo girls increased bone mineral content by 12.9% over the same year.
- The trial found no comparable bone benefit for boys in the same age range.
