NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS OF OSTEOPOROSIS*
- 1 February 1969
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
- Vol. 17 (2) , 115-119
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.1969.tb03166.x
Abstract
Abstract: Osteoporosis is discussed from the viewpoints of pathophysiology and therapy. Particular attention is paid to the role of dietary calcium, and the influence of vitamin D, fat, phosphate and fluoride on the metabolism of calcium. Although increased calcium intake usually leads to increased absorption and retention of calcium, there are exceptions, and after prolonged periods of high calcium intake there may be less and less retention of calcium. With our present lack of knowledge about osteoporosis, prevention is more attainable than cure. Nevertheless, the treatment of osteoporosis should include adequate physical activity and adequate intake of calcium (at least 1 gram daily), protein, vitamin D, and (for females) estrogen.Keywords
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