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Study suggests protein made in the liver is a key factor in men's bone health
February 05, 2026
MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 5 -- McGill University posted the following news release:

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Study suggests protein made in the liver is a key factor in men's bone health

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New research suggests the liver plays a previously unrecognized role in bone health, but only in males.

A McGill University-led study published in Matrix Biology found that a protein made in the liver helps regulate bone growth in male mice, but not in females. . . .

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