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Phytochemicals in Bone Therapy: Exploring Natural Alternatives for Bone Health
Hiba Abdelnabi1, Sahar Mohsin1
1Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
International Journal of Nanomedicine
|September 8, 2025
Summary
Phytochemicals offer natural alternatives for bone diseases like osteoporosis. Nanotechnology enhances their delivery, improving effectiveness and overcoming limitations of conventional treatments for better bone health management.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Science
- Pharmacology
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Bone diseases (osteoporosis, osteoarthritis) are rising globally, especially in aging populations.
- Conventional treatments have limitations including side effects and high costs.
- Phytochemicals show promise as safer, natural alternatives for bone health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review nano-phytochemical approaches for bone therapy.
- To explore phytochemicals, their sources, nanoformulations, and mechanisms.
- To evaluate current supplements and future directions for nano-phytomedicine in bone health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of phytochemicals, nanotechnology, and bone health.
- Analysis of nanoformulations for enhanced phytochemical delivery.
- Evaluation of existing commercial bone health supplements.
Main Results:
- Nano-drug delivery systems improve phytochemical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
- Targeted delivery and compound protection are key benefits of nanocarriers.
- Significant potential exists for nano-phytomedicine in managing bone diseases.
Conclusions:
- Nano-phytochemicals represent a promising therapeutic strategy for bone diseases.
- Overcoming pharmacokinetic limitations is crucial for clinical application.
- Further research is needed for successful clinical translation of nano-phytomedicine.
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