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Low selenium levels are associated with decreased bone mineral densities
Kyung-Chae Park1, Yuri Kwon2, Younghun Lee3
1Health Promotion Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, 335 Pangyo-ro, Bundang-gu, Gyeonggi-do, 13488, Republic of Korea.
Summary
Low hair selenium levels are linked to lower bone mineral density (BMD) in adults. This study suggests a potential role for selenium in osteoporosis prevention, warranting further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Bone Metabolism
- Public Health
Background:
- Osteoporosis is a global health concern with significant fracture risks.
- Bone mineral density (BMD) is a key indicator for osteoporosis diagnosis.
- Selenium's role in bone health is not fully understood, with conflicting research findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between hair selenium levels and BMD.
- To examine the relationship between hair selenium and lumbar spine/femur BMD.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 1,167 Korean adults.
- BMD assessed and categorized into normal or low BMD groups.
- Multivariate logistic regression used to analyze selenium levels and low BMD risk.
Main Results:
- Individuals with low BMD had significantly lower hair selenium levels (P < 0.001).
- Lower hair selenium quartiles were associated with a significantly increased risk of low BMD (P = 0.045).
- Low hair selenium correlated with older age and altered levels of phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin, calcium, uric acid, and creatinine clearance.
Conclusions:
- Lower hair selenium levels are independently associated with reduced BMD.
- Selenium may play a role in osteoporosis development.
- Further prospective studies are needed to confirm selenium's role in osteoporosis.
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