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The Dietary and Non-Dietary Management of Osteoporosis in Adult-Onset Celiac Disease: Current Status and Practical Guidance.

Nutrients
January 1, 1970
Abdulbaqi Al-Toma et al. (4 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to review surveillance, prevention, and treatment strategies for bone disease in celiac disease (CeD), focusing on the role of dietary treatment and nutrient supplementation.

Results Summary

The study found that optimal dietary treatment, including adequate calcium and vitamin D, is crucial for reducing fracture risk in CeD patients. However, research on prevention and treatment of decreased BMD in CeD is scarce, often relying on expert opinions or extrapolated data from other conditions.

Population

Adults with celiac disease, particularly those with low bone mineral density or fragility fractures.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (3)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
optimal dietary treatment
decrease
fracture risk
patients with CeD
-
cornerstones for the reduction
#1
adequate supply of calcium and vitamin D
decrease
fracture risk
patients with CeD
-
cornerstones for the reduction
#2
antiresorptive agent
decrease
fracture risk
high-risk individuals
-
proven to result in a long-term reduction
#3
Abstract

Impaired bone mineral density (BMD) is a frequent complication of adult-onset celiac disease (CeD). This is usually due to malabsorption of nutrients, changes in bone metabolism in association with inflammation, and to a lesser extent, decreased overall physical health and mobility. This review aims to highlight the current status concerning surveillance, prevention, and treatment strategies for bone disease in CeD. A practical guidance on these matters is suggested. The available published research on the prevention and treatment of decreased BMD in relation to CeD is scarce. In general, publications were based on expert opinions or extrapolation from studies on postmenopausal women or inflammatory bowel disease. Optimal dietary treatment and an adequate supply of calcium and vitamin D are the cornerstones for the reduction in fracture risk in patients with CeD. In adults with low BMD or fragility fractures, CeD needs to be considered and specifically approached. When osteoporosis is documented, start treatment with an antiresorptive agent; these agents are proven to result in a long-term reduction in fracture risk in high-risk individuals. However, there are some important differences between the management of male and female patients, particularly premenopausal women, that need to be addressed. In patients with persisting diarrhea and malabsorption, parenteral medications may be preferable. Future research specifically focusing on celiac disease and the associated disorders in bone mineralization is mandatory to provide evidence-based recommendations in this field.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultFemaleHumansMaleCeliac DiseaseOsteoporosisBone DensityCalcium, DietaryVitamin DFractures, Bone
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality65/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations7
Citations/Year2.3
Relative Citation Ratio0.96
NIH Percentile48.9%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score1.43
Normalized Score0.63
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