Influence of dietary vitamin D deficiency on bone strength, body composition, and muscle in ovariectomized rats fed a high-fat diet

Osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass and the microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, leads to bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk (1). In females, menopause causes changes in bone remodeling, an imbalance between bone formation and bone resorption, and net bone loss (2). To reduce the risk of osteoporosis, it may be important to maximize peak bone mass during youth and prevent the loss of bone mass in postmenopausal women and older people. Osteoporosis results from complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors.
Source: Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Nutrition Source Type: research