Nutrition-Based Support for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Review of Recent Evidence

Overview

Journal Int J Womens Health

Publisher Dove Medical Press

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2024 Apr 23

PMID 38650834

Authors

Blanca Alabadi

Miguel Civera

Beatriz Moreno-Errasquin

Alfonso J Cruz-Jentoft

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Abstract

Postmenopausal osteoporosis stands as the predominant bone disorder in the developed world, posing a significant public health challenge. Nutritional factors play a crucial role in bone health and may contribute to its prevention or treatment. Calcium and vitamin D, extensively studied with robust scientific evidence, are integral components of the non-pharmacological treatment for this disorder. Nevertheless, other less-explored nutritional elements appear to influence bone metabolism. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest evidence concerning the relationship between various nutrients, such as phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins, phytate, and phytoestrogens; specific foods like dairy or soy, and dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean diet with bone health and osteoporosis.

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