Bone Mineral Density May Get Boost From Fruit Consumption
Recently, researchers in the United Kingdom set out to study the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and fruit and vegetable consumption during the adolescence years. Several groups of boys and girls were measured for BMD and interviewed for their history of fruit and vegetable consumption. After an analysis of the gathered information was made, scientists concluded that high intakes of fruit may be important for bone health in girls. They also concluded that fruit's alkaline-forming properties mediate the body's acid-base balance. To confirm the findings from this observational study, researchers state that intervention studies are required.
Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 80, October 2004
Recently, researchers in the United Kingdom set out to study the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and fruit and vegetable consumption during the adolescence years. Several groups of boys and girls were measured for BMD and interviewed for their history of fruit and vegetable consumption. After an analysis of the gathered information was made, scientists concluded that high intakes of fruit may be important for bone health in girls. They also concluded that fruit's alkaline-forming properties mediate the body's acid-base balance. To confirm the findings from this observational study, researchers state that intervention studies are required.
Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 80, October 2004