Novel Variety of 'Space Lettuce' Could Prevent Bone Loss in Astronauts During Their Space Voyage, Claims New Research | The Weather Channel - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com - The Weather Channel

Astronauts seem to be having their Popeye moment as new research claims that consuming lettuce in space could help them retain their bone mass even in microgravity! - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com

Bones play a crucial role in maintaining the body's framework by retaining calcium. In space, where there is less gravity, the bone loses mass ten times faster than during osteoporosis (a condition i… [+2533 chars]

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