Search resultsOsteoporosis prevention and nutrition
Title
Osteoporosis prevention and nutrition
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2009
Authors
Journal
Current Osteoporosis Reports
Volume
7
Issue
4
Pagination
111 - 117
Date published
2009
ISBN
15441873 (ISSN)
Keywords
25 hydroxyvitamin D, acid base balance, alcohol consumption, alpha carotene, Animals, antioxidant activity, ascorbic acid, beta carotene, Bone and Bones, bone density, bone turnover, calcium, calcium intake, calcium urine level, carbonated beverage, carotenoid, clinical trial, colecalciferol, collagen synthesis, cyanocobalamin, diet, diet supplementation, dietary intake, Dietary Supplements, folic acid, Fractures, Spontaneous, fruit, hip fracture, human, Humans, low drug dose, magnesium, magnesium excretion, mecobalamin, nonhuman, Nutritional Requirements, nutritional status, osteoclast differentiation factor, osteolysis, osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, oxidative stress, phytomenadione, placebo, potassium, potassium intake, protein intake, pyridoxine, review, sodium, vegetable, vitamin B group, vitamin D, vitamin intake, vitamin K group, vitamin supplementation, Vitamins, xanthophyll, zeaxanthin
Abstract
Although calcium and vitamin D have been the primary focus of nutritional prevention of osteoporosis, recent research has clarified the importance of several additional nutrients and food constituents. Further, results of calcium and vitamin D supplementation trials have been inconsistent, suggesting that reliance on this intervention may be inadequate. In addition to dairy, fruit and vegetable intake has emerged as an important modifiable protective factor for bone health. Several nutrients, including magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, several B vitamins, and carotenoids, have been shown to be more important than previously realized. Rather than having a negative effect on bone, protein intake appears to benefit bone status, particularly in older adults. Regular intake of cola beverages shows negative effects and moderate alcohol intake shows positive effects on bone, particularly in older women. Current research on diet and bone status supports encouragement of balanced diets with plenty of fruit and vegetables, adequate dairy and other protein foods, and limitation of foods with low nutrient density.