Microelements for bone boost: the last but not the least.
Giuseppe Della Pepa1, Maria Luisa Brandi2
1Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, "Federico II" University, Napoli, Italy.
Summary
Optimizing micronutrient intake is a low-cost strategy to prevent osteoporosis, a condition causing bone loss and fractures. Adequate nutrition supports bone mass development and maintenance, crucial for overall bone health.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Bone Metabolism
- Public Health
Background:
- Osteoporosis is a widespread metabolic bone disease leading to significant fracture risk.
- Lifestyle factors, including nutrition, play a critical role in bone health.
- Bone mass development and maintenance are influenced by various dietary components.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of nutrients on bone health.
- To highlight the role of micronutrients in osteoporosis prevention.
- To assess the potential of optimizing micronutrient intake as a preventive measure.
Main Methods:
- Review of epidemiological studies.
- Analysis of clinical trials.
- Evaluation of nutrient roles in bone metabolism.
Main Results:
- Micronutrients demonstrate a positive impact on bone health.
- Adequate micronutrient intake can prevent bone loss and fractures.
- Micronutrients influence bone resorption and bone formation.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing micronutrient intake is an effective preventive strategy for osteoporosis.
- Nutrition significantly impacts bone mass development and maintenance.
- Micronutrient optimization offers a low-cost approach to osteoporosis prevention.
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