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Incorporation of Flaxseed Flour as a Dietary Source for ALA Increases Bone Density and Strength in Post-Partum Female Rats

In women, bone mass undergoes changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, which has a risk for subsequent development of osteoporosis. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the effects of flaxseed flour in femur quality during post-weaning of dam rats. After weaning, the rats were divided...

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Published in:Lipids 2017-04, Vol.52 (4), p.327-333
Main Authors: Ribeiro, Danielle Cavalcante, Pereira, Aline D’Avila, de Santana, Fernanda Carvalho, Mancini-Filho, Jorge, da Silva, Eduardo Moreira, da Costa, Carlos Alberto Soares, Boaventura, Gilson Teles
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Summary:In women, bone mass undergoes changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, which has a risk for subsequent development of osteoporosis. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the effects of flaxseed flour in femur quality during post-weaning of dam rats. After weaning, the rats were divided into control ( C , n  = 7) and experimental ( F , n  = 7) groups treated with a diet containing 25 g of flaxseed flour in the lactating period and 15 g in the maintenance period. After 51 days post-partum, serum hormone, fatty acids composition, bone compartments, computed tomography, and biomechanical analyses were determined. Food intake, length, body mass, hormone analysis, and total bone compartments showed similar results. For biomechanical and computed tomography analysis and fatty acids composition, the F group showed higher maximum force (+12%, p  
ISSN:0024-4201
1558-9307
DOI:10.1007/s11745-017-4245-2