I was unaware that the fructans found in agave, and a few other plants, increases calcium absorption, bone mineral density, prevents bone loss, and improves bone formation. Seems like a solid supplement to combine with my calcium supplement.
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Agave fructans: their effect on mineral absorption and bone mineral content - PubMed
In this study we investigate the effect that Agave fructans as new prebiotics have on mineral absorption improvement. Forty-eight 12-week-old C57BL/6J mice were used in this study. Forty mice were ovariectomized and eight were sham-operated controls. Mice were fed standard diets or diets...
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