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- Title
Inverse association of carotenoid intakes with 4-y change in bone mineral density in elderly men and women: the Framingham Osteoporosis Study.
- Authors
Sahni, Shivani; Hannan, Marian T; Blumberg, Jeffrey; Cupples, L Adrienne; Kiel, Douglas P; Tucker, Katherine L
- Abstract
In vitro and in vivo studies suggest that carotenoids may inhibit bone resorption and stimulate proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts. Few studies have examined the association between carotenoid intake (other than beta-carotene) and bone mineral density (BMD).
- Publication
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2009, Vol 89, Issue 1, p416
- ISSN
1938-3207
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.3945/ajcn.2008.26388