Suplemento de calcio y absorciometría ósea en niñas / Effects of calcium supplementation on bone density in girls
Rev. méd. Chile
; 127(1): 23-7, ene. 1999. tab
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Background:
The achievement of a peak bone mass is an important factor in the prevention of osteoporotic fractures. In normal children, the amount of calcium intake could affect bone mineral increment.Aim:
To assess the effect of a daily 500 mg calcium supplement on bone mineral density, in a group of healthy Chilean girls. Patients andmethods:
Fifty healthy girls were studied and 25 were randomly assigned to receive a 500 mg calcium supplement during 10 months. Bone mineral density of the distal and ultradistal region of the forearm was measured in all girls by single X ray absorptiometry (Osteometer DTX-100) at the beginning and end of the study. Bone mineral density was expressed as Z values.Results:
Significant increments in bone mineral density at the distal radioulnar region were obtained in the supplemented girls. No significant changes in bone density were observed in control girls.Conclusions:
A daily 500 mg calcium supplement for 10 months increased bone mineral density in healthy girls
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Index:
LILACS
Main subject:
Calcium, Dietary
/
Dietary Supplements
Type of study:
Observational_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Es
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
1999
Type:
Article