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...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Desafio Singular
2013-10-01
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| Series: | Motricidade |
| Online Access: | http://revistas.rcaap.pt/motricidade/article/view/200 |
| Summary: | 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 levels of Ca, K, Na, Mo, B, Cu e Mg were found in group 1 (high BMD) while Se and Pb were higher concentrated in group 2 (low BMD). The results suggest that the imbalance in the homeostasis of ET may be a risk factor for reduced BMD and higher Pb and Se concentrations can mark bone mass loss. |
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| ISSN: | 1646-107X 2182-2972 |