Update on nutrients involved in maintaining healthy bone.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the role of calcium, along with other nutrients, in the prevention of osteoporosis and maintenance of bone health.
Results Summary
The abstract highlights calcium as a primary focus for nutritional prevention of osteoporosis but notes the importance of additional nutrients like vitamins B, C, K, and silicon for bone health. The efficacy of calcium is implied but not detailed, with further clinical studies suggested for conclusive evidence.
Population
Elderly individuals at risk for osteoporosis (implied but not explicitly stated).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
calcium and vitamin D | no change | nutritional prevention of osteoporosis | - | - | have been the primary focus | #1 |
vitamins B, C, K, and silicon | increase | proper maintenance of bone health | - | - | could be recommended | #2 |
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, copper, selenium, and strontium | no change | - | - | - | are not conclusive | #3 |
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, copper, selenium, and strontium | increase | - | in vitro and in animal models | - | are interesting and promising | #4 |
Osteoporosis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly and influences quality of life, as well as life expectancy. Currently, there is a growing interest among the medical scientists in search of specific nutrients and/or bioactive compounds of natural origin for the prevention of disease and maintenance of bone health. Although calcium and vitamin D have been the primary focus of nutritional prevention of osteoporosis, a recent research has clarified the importance of several additional nutrients and food constituents. Based on this review of the literature, supplementation with vitamins B, C, K, and silicon could be recommended for proper maintenance of bone health, although further clinical studies are needed. The results of studies on long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, copper, selenium, and strontium are not conclusive, although studies in vitro and in animal models are interesting and promising.