Trace elements influence on bone mineral density in elderly women

To compare trace elements (TE) levels according to bone mineral density (BMD) in elderly women. 27 elderly women (65.7 ± 3.96 years) were evaluated. They were classified in two groups: high BMD (group 1) and low BMD (group 2). BMD was measured in DXA and TE were evaluated from hair sample. Higher le...

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Main Authors: Luciana Lima, Adriana C. Furtado, Ricardo Moreno Lima, Victor Machado Reis, Romulo Maia Carlos Fonseca, Ricardo Jacó de Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Desafio Singular 2013-10-01
Series:Motricidade
Online Access:http://revistas.rcaap.pt/motricidade/article/view/200