The influence of vegan diet on bone mineral density and biochemical bone turnover markers

Introduction: Vegetarian diets can be healthy when they are well balanced and if a variety of foods is consumed. However, elimination of animal products from the diet (vegan diets) decreases the intake of some essential nutrients and may influence the bone metabolism. This is especially important in...

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Main Authors: Jadwiga Ambroszkiewicz, Teresa Laskowska-Klita, Edward Franek, Magdalena Chełchowska, Joanna Gajewska, Witold Klemarczyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2010-09-01
Series:Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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Online Access:http://cornetis.pl/pliki/ED/2010/3/ED_2010_3_201.pdf