Kefir peptides show promise for fracture healing in small study

NCT ID NCT07166458

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Jen-Chieh Lai Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a daily supplement made from kefir peptides could help heal broken bones faster in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Thirty women with upper arm or wrist fractures were randomly assigned to receive either the kefir supplement or standard care alone. The main goal was to see if the supplement improved bone healing on X-rays after three months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Kefir-derived peptides (dietary supplement)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, natural supplement to help bones heal faster after a fracture.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, completed trial with only 30 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the supplement may not provide significant benefit over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture osteoporosis

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BONE FRACTURES

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Locations

National Chung Hsing University

Taichung, Taiwan

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