Delay of natural bone loss by higher intakes of specific minerals and vitamins.

Abstract

For early prevention or inhibition of postmenopausal and age-related bone loss, nutritional interventions might be a first choice. For some vitamins and minerals an important role in bone metabolism is known or suggested. Calcium and vitamin D support bone mineral density and are basic components in most preventive strategies. Magnesium is involved in a number of activities supporting bone strength, preservation, and remodeling. Fluorine and strontium have bone-forming effects. However, high amounts of both elements may reduce bone strength. Boron is especially effective in case of vitamin D, magnesium, and potassium deficiency. Vitamin K is essential for the activation of osteocalcin. Vitamin C is an important stimulus for osteoblast-derived proteins. Increasing the recommended amounts (US RDA 1989), adequate intakes (US DRI 1997), or assumed normal intakes of mentioned food components may lead to a considerable reduction or even prevention of bone loss, especially in late postmenopausal women and the elderly.

• Authors: A Schaafsma, P J de Vries, W H Saris
• Journal: Critical reviews in food science and nutrition (Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr) Vol. 41 Issue 4 Pg. 225-49 (May 2001) ISSN: 1040-8398 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11401244 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin D
• Magnesium
• Boron
• Ascorbic Acid
• Calcium
• Strontium

Topics

• Ascorbic Acid (therapeutic use)
• Bone Density (drug effects)
• Boron (therapeutic use)
• Calcium (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Humans
• Magnesium (therapeutic use)
• Middle Aged
• Minerals (therapeutic use)
• Osteoporosis (diet therapy, prevention & control)
• Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal (prevention & control)
• Strontium (therapeutic use)
• Vitamin D (therapeutic use)
• Vitamin K (therapeutic use)
• Vitamins (therapeutic use)