How could diet affect osteoporosis?

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•Last Updated: October 25, 2023

To keep bones strong and to prevent osteoporosis, a healthy diet sufficient in calcium and vitamin D is recommended.^[1] A meta-analysis of observational research has found that Western diets involving fast food, refined foods, meats and sugar are associated with lower BMD in contrast to a Mediterranean diet pattern or dietary pattern higher in dairy.^[2]^[3]

Last Updated:October 25, 2023

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^Fabiani R, Naldini G, Chiavarini MDietary Patterns in Relation to Low Bone Mineral Density and Fracture Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Adv Nutr.(2019-03-01)
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