Delay of Natural Bone Loss by Higher Intakes of Specific Minerals and Vitamins

For early prevention or inhibition of postmenopausal and age-related bone loss, nutritional interventions might be a first choice. For some vitamins and minerals an important role in bone metabolism is known or suggested. Calcium and vitamin D support bone mineral density and are basic components in...

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Published in:Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2001-05, Vol.41 (3), p.225-249
Main Authors: Schaafsma, A., Vries, P. J. F. de, Saris, W. H. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ascorbic Acid - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Density - drug effects
bone metabolism
bone mineral density
Boron - therapeutic use
Calcium - therapeutic use
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Female
Humans
Magnesium - therapeutic use
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Minerals - therapeutic use
nutrition
Osteoporosis - diet therapy
Osteoporosis - prevention & control
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal - prevention & control
Osteoporosis. Osteomalacia. Paget disease
postmenopausal women
Strontium - therapeutic use
Vitamin D - therapeutic use
Vitamin K - therapeutic use
Vitamins - therapeutic use
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Summary:For early prevention or inhibition of postmenopausal and age-related bone loss, nutritional interventions might be a first choice. For some vitamins and minerals an important role in bone metabolism is known or suggested. Calcium and vitamin D support bone mineral density and are basic components in most preventive strategies. Magnesium is involved in a number of activities supporting bone strength, preservation, and remodeling. Fluorine and strontium have bone-forming effects. However, high amounts of both elements may reduce bone strength. Boron is especially effective in case of vitamin D, magnesium, and potassium deficiency. Vitamin K is essential for the activation of osteocalcin. Vitamin C is an important stimulus for osteoblast-derived proteins. Increasing the recommended amounts (US RDA 1989), adequate intakes (US DRI 1997), or assumed normal intakes of mentioned food components may lead to a considerable reduction or even prevention of bone loss, especially in late postmenopausal women and the elderly.
ISSN:1040-8398
1549-7852
DOI:10.1080/20014091091805