Bone hormone / blood sugar regulation

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Special hormone released by bone cells plays an important role in blood

sugar regulation

Saturday, March 24, 2012 by: Dr. Jockers

http://www.naturalnews.com/035345_blood_sugar_hormone_bones.html#ixzz1q4OnAHZQ

(NaturalNews) Most people have viewed bones as inanimate structures within

the body that merely play a role in providing structural integrity to the

body. New research is revealing just how dynamic bone structure is to the

nervous, immune and endocrine system. A bone released hormone is now

considered by researchers one of the foremost players in controlling blood

sugar and inflammation.

Poor blood sugar signaling leads to the formation of advanced glycolytic

enzymes (AGE's). AGE's are created through non-enzymatic formation of sugar

molecules and amino acids. AGE's are produced in abundance when blood sugar

is chronically elevated. These AGE's induce significant free radical damage

that damage bone collagen.

Fat cells release a few hormones to help regulate energy metabolism. The

most well-known hormone released by fat cells is leptin. Leptin receptors

reside in the hypothalamus and respond by initiating the feeling of satiety.

As fat cells begin to grow (while we eat a meal) they release leptin. When

enough leptin interacts with the hypothalamic receptor it stops the feelings

of hunger. Additionally, leptin interaction with the hypothalamus also

initiates the use of fat as an energy source.

Healthy leptin sensitivity in the hypothalamus is related to healthy

longevity, cognitive function, lean body mass and bone mass. Poor leptin

signaling is associated with obesity, brain degeneration,

osteoporosis/osteomalacia and accelerated aging. Poor leptin signaling is

also associated with insulin resistance and elevated inflammatory conditions

within the body.

Bones help control energy metabolism

The bones used to be thought of as inanimate structures within the body.

However, new research performed by Columbia University have found that the

skeleton plays an important role in the communication processes involved in

energy metabolism.

An important signaling protein, osteocalcin, is produced by the bone

building osteoblast cells. Osteocalcin is known to increase bone density by

helping to funnel calcium and other minerals into the bone matrix. Other

authors compare the function of osteocalcin to a vacuum that sucks calcium

from the bloodstream and into the bone matrix.

New research has also now indicated that osteocalcin directs the pancreas to

produce more insulin and induces fat cells to release the hormone

adiponectin. Adiponectin acts upon cells to increase insulin receptor

activity and therefore improves insulin sensitivity.

Researchers were surprised to discover that blood sugar metabolism is

regulated by a protein released from bone tissue. Osteocalcin is the first

hormone ever found that synergistically regulates insulin secretion and

insulin sensitivity. Osteocalcin was also shown to boost the pancreatic

beta-cells which produce insulin as well as reducing overall fat stores.

Solutions

Osteocalcin activity is dependent upon adequate levels of vitamin D3 and K2

and regular exercise. The vast majority of society is deficient in both of

these crucial fat-soluble vitamins. This appears to be the link between

vitamin D3 deficiency and diabetes. Osteocalcin will not adequately activate

unless vitamin D3 levels are sufficient and K2 is present.

The best way to increase vitamin D3 production is by getting 30 minutes of

high-intensity sunshine on the torso regions of the body on most days. The

majority of people in industrial nations and northern climates are unable to

do this. Therefore supplementation with 5-10,000 IU of vitamin D3 in a

liquid, emulsified form is the best approach to increasing vitamin D3.

Vitamin K2 is found in fermented soy products such as tempeh and natto. It

is also found along with vitamin D3 in raw, grass-fed cow and goat cheese.

Scientists have yet to classify how much vitamin K2 one should consume daily

but the estimates are around 100 mcg daily. This is equivalent to about 4 oz

of raw cheese.

Sources For This Article Include

http://www.physorg.com/news105890812.html

http://www.medicographia.com/2011/05/bone-health-and-diabetes/

http://diabetes.about.com/od/whatsonthehorizon/a/bone_endocrine.htm

http://www.naturalnews.com/033879_raw_cheese_health_benefits.html

http://www.naturalnews.com/034677_calcium_bones_vitamin_D3.html

About the author:

Dr. Jockers owns and operates Exodus Health Center in Kennesaw, Ga. He

is a Maximized Living doctor. His expertise is in weight loss, customized

nutrition & exercise, & structural corrective chiropractic care. For more

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