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[Osteoporosis and nutrition]

P Burckhardt1

  • 1Departement für Innere Medizin, CHUV, Lausanne.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|December 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Proper nutrition is crucial for bone health throughout life. Key nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and protein support peak bone mass and slow age-related bone loss.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition and Bone Metabolism
  • Geriatric Nutrition
  • Skeletal Health

Context:

  • Bone mass is influenced by nutrition, impacting peak bone mass and age-related bone loss.
  • Nutritional deficiencies in protein and vitamin D are common in aging populations.
  • Dietary factors like excessive animal protein and salt intake can negatively affect bone health.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the essential role of nutrition in achieving and maintaining bone mass.
  • To discuss the impact of specific nutrients (calcium, vitamin D, protein, vitamin K, phosphorus, trace elements) on bone health.
  • To examine how dietary patterns and supplementation affect bone mass across the lifespan.

Summary:

  • Nutrition, while a small factor in total bone mass, is vital for bone health, influencing peak bone mass and mitigating age-related loss.
  • Key nutrients include calcium, vitamin D, and protein, with deficiencies becoming more prevalent with age. Vitamin K, trace elements, and phosphorus also play roles.
  • Excessive animal protein and salt intake can accelerate bone loss, whereas dairy products offer balanced calcium and protein. Early nutrition benefits adult bone mass, and supplementation can improve bone mass in the elderly.

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the lifelong importance of adequate nutrition for skeletal integrity.
  • Provides insights into dietary strategies for preventing osteoporosis and fractures.
  • Supports the development of targeted nutritional interventions for different age groups to optimize bone health.

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