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Current Osteoporosis Reports

Open Access 25-09-2024 | Respiratory Microbiota | REVIEW

Nutrition and Osteoporosis Prevention

Authors: René Rizzoli, Thierry Chevalley

Published in: Current Osteoporosis Reports

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Osteoporosis affects 50% of women and 20% of men after the age of 50. Fractures are associated with significant morbidity, increased mortality and altered quality of life. Lifestyle measures for fragility fracture prevention include good nutrition including adequate protein and calcium intakes, vitamin D sufficiency, and regular weight bearing physical exercise.

Recent Findings

Dietary protein is one of the most important nutritional considerations as it affects bone mineral density, trabecular and cortical microstructure, and bone strength. When calcium intake is sufficient, higher dietary protein intake is associated with lower risk of fracture. Dairy products are a valuable source of calcium and high quality protein. Dairy product consumption, particularly fermented dairy products, are associated with a lower risk of hip fracture and vegan diets are associated with increased fracture risk. Other dietary factors associated with reduced fracture risk include at least 5 servings per day of fruits and vegetables, regular tea drinking, adherence to a Mediterranean diet and other dietary patterns which provide fibers, polyphenols and fermented dairy products. Such dietary patterns may confer health benefits through their effect on gut microbiota composition and/or function.

Summary

A balanced diet including minerals, protein, fruits and vegetables is an important element in the prevention of osteoporosis and of fragility fracture.
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Metadata
Title
Nutrition and Osteoporosis Prevention
Authors
René Rizzoli
Thierry Chevalley
Publication date
25-09-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Osteoporosis Reports
Print ISSN: 1544-1873
Electronic ISSN: 1544-2241
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11914-024-00892-0