Mendelian Randomization Study of Lipid Metabolites Reveals Causal Associations with Heel Bone Mineral Density

Background: Osteoporosis, which is a bone disease, is characterized by low bone mineral density and an increased risk of fractures. The heel bone mineral density is often used as a representative measure of overall bone mineral density. Lipid metabolism, which includes processes such as fatty acid m...

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Main Authors: Mingxin Wu, Yufei Du, Chi Zhang, Zhen Li, Qingyang Li, Enlin Qi, Wendong Ruan, Shiqing Feng, Hengxing Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/19/4160