[Milk products and bone growth]
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Breast Milk Enhances Growth of Enteroids: An Ex Vivo Model of Cell Proliferation
Published on: February 15, 2018
1Service des Maladies osseuses, Département de Réhabilitation et Gériatrie, Hôpitaux Universitaires et Faculté de médecine de Genève CH-1211 Genève 14.
Abstract:
Maximal bone capital the amount of bone required to stand and walk with a minimal risk of fracture--is reached by the end of the second decade of life. This bone capital is primarily determined by genetic factors. However, other factors, and particularly dietary components such as calcium and protein, have a favorable influence Dairy products contain both these nutrients. Children who do not consume dairy products are at a higher risk of fracture, which persists later in life. Various intervention studies have demonstrated beneficial effects of dairy products on bone capital. Sufficient intake of dairy products helps to ensure optimal bone capital, a major factor in primary prevention of osteoporosis and fragility fracture.
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