Evidence supporting the use of: Abalone
For the health condition: Osteoporosis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Abalone, a type of marine mollusk, has a history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asian countries such as China and Korea. It is prized for its purported health benefits, which include nourishing the body, improving eyesight, and supporting bone health. The shell of abalone, known as "Shi Jue Ming" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been used historically for conditions related to the liver and eyes, and sometimes for calming purposes. While abalone meat is a source of protein, calcium, and other minerals, the traditional rationale for its use in bone health, including osteoporosis, is mostly based on its calcium content and general tonic properties in TCM. However, scientific studies specifically evaluating abalone or its shell for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis are lacking. There are no robust clinical trials or mechanistic studies in humans that confirm any benefit for osteoporosis. Thus, its use for this condition remains grounded in tradition and nutritional theory rather than validated scientific evidence.
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alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
anthocyanins
ashwagandha
astragalus
beta caryophyllene
sesame
blueberry
boron
bovine
broccoli
calcium
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
cissus quadrangularis
collagen
collard
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
curcumin
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fish protein
genistein
genistin
glycitin
gooseberry
hesperetin
hesperidin
horsetail
ipriflavone
knotweed
kale
lentinula edodes mycelia
lignans
maca
magnesium
manganese
microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC)
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
phosphorus
pomegranate
prune
quercetin
rehmannia glutinosa
resveratrol
rutin
sardines
silicon
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specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
strontium
tocotrienols
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vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin K
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zinc
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haliotis
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dioscorea
fern
royal jelly
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goji berry
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soy isoflavones
8-Prenylnaringenin
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Antler
Apigenin
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Acacetin
Astragaloside
Ampelopsin
Algal protein
Algalin
Abalone
Arctiin
Astragalin
Animal protein
Bok Choy
Bovine Protein
biochanin
Bone Protein
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Cod Liver Oil
Cyanidin
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DHEA
Daidzein
Diosgenin
Drynaria
Diosmetin
epicatechin
Ecdysteroids
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Eucommia ulmoides
Estrogen
Fo-Ti
formononetin
Fish
Flavanones
Flavans
Flavanols
Flavones
Hyperoside
Isoflavones
icariin
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Lycium
Lithothamnion
Legume protein
Mineral Blend
Marine Protein
Milk Protein
Naringenin
Neoeriocitrin
Puerarin
Phytoecdysteroid
Phaeophyceae
Polysaccharides
Procyanidin
Proanthocyanidins
Polyunsaturated Fat
Paeoniflorin
Phytoestrogens
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Rehmannia
Soy
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silica
Shilajit
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Ursolic Acid
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Other health conditions supported by Abalone
Aging (prevention)Anemia
Arthritis
Calcium Deficiency
Cancer (prevention)
Debility
Heart (weakness)
Osteoporosis
Skin Care (general)
Wounds and Sores