Midlife women, bone health, vegetables, herbs and fruit study. The Scarborough Fair study protocol

Midlife women, bone health, vegetables, herbs and fruit study. The Scarborough Fair study protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bone loss is accelerated in middle aged women but increased fruit/vegetable intake positively affects bone health by provision of micronutrients essential for bone formation, buffer precursors which reduce acid load and phytochemical...

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Main Authors: Gunn Caroline A, Weber Janet L, Kruger Marlena C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Bone
Osteoporosis
Postmenopausal
Fruit
Vegetables and herbs
Net endogenous acid production
Inflammation
Phytochemicals
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/23

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