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Bone Health and Osteoporosis

Topics

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Assessment

Q: Should individuals with osteoporosis be screened for chronic gastrointestinal diseases (e.g. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease)?

Last Updated: 2022-12-20
Q: What are the effects of lower carbohydrate/higher protein diets (LCDs) on bone health among adults?

Last Updated: 2022-12-20
Q: Does the consumption of coffee or tea affect bone health or risk of osteoporosis?

Last Updated: 2022-12-21
Q: Is the consumption of alcohol detrimental to bone health and osteoporosis?

Last Updated: 2022-12-21
Q: Does the consumption of carbonated beverages impact bone health?

Last Updated: 2023-06-29

Intervention

Q: Which dietary patterns are recommended to preserve bone health and prevent osteoporosis?

Last Updated: 2022-12-21
Q: What is the role of pre-, pro- or synbiotics in the maintenance of bone health and prevention or treatment of osteoporosis?

Last Updated: 2022-12-22
Q: What is the role of silicon in bone health and preventing osteoporosis?

Last Updated: 2022-12-21
Q: What are the recommendations for calcium and vitamin D intake for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis?

Last Updated: 2022-12-21
Q: What type of vitamin D supplement is the most effective and in what dose for osteoporosis prevention?

Last Updated: 2022-12-21
Q: Besides calcium and vitamin D, are dietary supplements or nutraceuticals recommended for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis?

Last Updated: 2022-12-22

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