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Bone Research
New bone research study findings reported from University of California, Medical Department
February 24th, 2009
"Vitamin D insufficiency has now reached epidemic proportions and has been linked to low bone mineral density, increased risk of fracture, and obesity in adults. However, this relationship has not been well characterized in young adults," scientists writing in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism report. "The objective of the study was to examine the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD), anthropometric measures, body fat (BF), and bone structure at the time of peak bone mass. This was a cross-sectional study. Measures and Subjects: Anthropometric measures, serum 25OHD radioimmunoassay values, and computed tomography and...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-02-24)
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