Adult lactose intolerance, calcium intake, bone metabolism and bone density in German-Turkish immigrants.

Philipp KlemmGabriel DischereitUwe Lange

Published in: Journal of bone and mineral metabolism (2019)

Turkish immigrants mostly have ALI and overall show a reduced calcium intake per week. However, ALI did not significantly influence calcium intake, markers of bone metabolism or BMD in this cohort. Therefore, ALI in Turkish immigrants does not seem to be a risk factor for osteoporosis.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
soft tissue
bone loss
weight gain
bone regeneration
body composition
clinical trial
body mass index
physical activity
placebo controlled