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Bone contains a relatively small number of cells entrenched in a matrix of collagen fibers that provide an adherent surface for inorganic salt crystals. Both components of the matrix, organic and inorganic, contribute to the unusual properties of bone. Without collagen, bones would be brittle and shatter easily. Without mineral crystals, bones would flex and provide little support. This can be observed by an experiment: when the minerals of a bone are dissolved by soaking the bone in...
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The endocrine system produces and secretes hormones, which interact with the skeletal system. These hormones control bone growth, maintain bone once it is formed, and remodel it.
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Calcium is not only the most abundant mineral in bone but also the most abundant mineral in the human body. Calcium ions are needed for bone mineralization, tooth health, heart rate regulation and strength of contraction, blood coagulation, the contraction of smooth and skeletal muscle cells, and the regulation of nerve impulse conduction. The average calcium level in the blood is about 10 mg/dL. When the body cannot maintain this level, a person will experience hypo or hypercalcemia.
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[Bone and Nutrition. Bone and phosphorus intake].

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  • 1Laboratory of Clinical Nutrition and Management, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, the University of Shizuoka, Japan.

Clinical Calcium
|June 30, 2015
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Summary

Excessive phosphorus intake, common in Westernized diets and processed foods, can harm bone health. Maintaining an adequate dietary calcium to phosphorus ratio is crucial for bone mineralization and overall skeletal health.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Bone Biology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Phosphorus is vital for bone mineralization.
  • Excessive phosphorus intake poses risks to bone health.
  • Westernized diets and processed foods increase phosphorus consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of phosphorus intake on bone health.
  • To explore the role of the calcium to phosphorus ratio in bone health.
  • To understand the relationship between diet and parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of dietary intake patterns, focusing on phosphorus sources.
  • Evaluation of the effects of high phosphorus intake on bone metabolism.
  • Assessment of parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion in relation to calcium and phosphorus levels.

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Main Results:

  • High phosphorus intake can negatively affect bone health.
  • Adverse effects on parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion are linked to inadequate calcium intake alongside high phosphorus.
  • The dietary calcium to phosphorus ratio is a significant indicator of bone health.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary phosphorus levels significantly influence bone mineralization.
  • The balance of calcium and phosphorus in the diet is critical for preventing adverse bone health outcomes.
  • The calcium to phosphorus ratio serves as a valuable predictor for bone health assessment.