The Dietary and Non-Dietary Management of Osteoporosis in Adult-Onset Celiac Disease: Current Status and Practical Guidance.
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
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.