Background Osteoporosis and related fragility fractures are a global public health problem in
which pharmaceutical agents targeting bone mineral density (BMD) are the first line of …

Objective To determine whether increasing calcium intake from dietary sources affects bone
mineral density (BMD) and, if so, whether the effects are similar to those of calcium …

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was (1) to determine exercise effects on
bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women and (2) to address the …

Background Osteoporosis is a condition resulting in an increased risk of skeletal fractures
due to a reduction in the density of bone tissue. Treatment of osteoporosis typically involves …

Weight-bearing physical activity has beneficial effects on bone health across the age
spectrum. Physical activities that generate relatively highintensity loading forces, such as …

Inulin and oligofructose are naturally occurring resistant carbohydrates that have a variety of
uses as functional food ingredients. In addition to their role as prebiotics that selectively …

It is widely recognized that the risk of fractures is closely related to the typical decline in bone
mass during the ageing process in both women and men. Exercise has been reported as …

Walking is a rhythmic, dynamic, aerobic activity of large skeletal muscles that confers the
multifarious benefits of this with minimal adverse effects. Walking, faster than customary, and …

In this sub-analysis of a comprehensive meta-analysis, we aimed to determine the effect of
different types of exercise on (areal) bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal …

Objective.—To determine how multiple risk factors for osteoporotic fractures could be
modified by high-intensity strength training exercises in postmenopausal women. Design …