New Breastfeeding Benefit Unlocked!

For mothers who breastfeed, strong bones are a known perk. But the “how” behind this benefit has long been a mystery. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Davis have cracked the code, revealing a brand-new hormone called CCN3.

This newly discovered hormone seems to be the secret weapon keeping breastfeeding moms’ bones strong even as they lose calcium to nourish their babies.

The implications extend far beyond breastfeeding. CCN3 could potentially revolutionize bone health treatments for everyone. With its bone-building power, CCN3 could be a game-changer in the fight against osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and increases fracture risk.

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This discovery is a major step forward for several reasons:

- CCN3 opens doors for developing new drugs and treatments to promote bone health in everyone, not just breastfeeding mothers.

- Understanding the role of CCN3 could lead to more personalized approaches to bone health management.

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However, there’s still work to be done. This research is still in its early stages.

Hopefully, this discovery will also be encouraging to many women who are reluctant to breastfeed their children even for the first few months post-delivery.

And if scientists can figure out how best to deliver CCN3, as a pill or as an injection or as something else entirely, it can be a great treatment for bone loss.