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[Calcium supplementation and bone absorptiometry in girls].
S Fischer1, A Milinarsky, V Giadrosich
1Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile.
Revista Medica De Chile
|August 7, 1999
Summary
A daily 500 mg calcium supplement for 10 months significantly increased bone mineral density in healthy Chilean girls, aiding peak bone mass achievement for fracture prevention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Bone Metabolism
- Nutritional Science
Context:
- Peak bone mass is crucial for preventing osteoporotic fractures later in life.
- Adequate calcium intake during childhood influences bone mineral accrual.
- Osteoporosis prevention strategies often focus on optimizing bone health during growth years.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the impact of a daily 500 mg calcium supplement on bone mineral density (BMD).
- To assess BMD changes in healthy Chilean girls over a 10-month period.
- To determine if calcium supplementation enhances bone accrual in this demographic.
Summary:
- Fifty healthy girls participated, with 25 receiving a 500 mg daily calcium supplement for 10 months.
- Bone mineral density of the forearm was measured using single X-ray absorptiometry at baseline and study end.
- Supplemented girls showed significant bone mineral density increases in the distal radioulnar region, unlike controls.
Impact:
- Daily calcium supplementation can effectively enhance bone mineral density in healthy growing girls.
- This intervention may contribute to achieving optimal peak bone mass.
- Findings support the role of calcium supplementation in pediatric bone health and future osteoporosis prevention.