A pilot study investigating the influence of dietary boron levels on osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Taha M RababahMuhammad AludattSana GammohFeras Bani SalamehGhazi M MagablehAli AlmajwalSevil YücelYara Al-RayyanNuman Al-RayyanPublished in: Food science & nutrition (2024)
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of dietary boron on osteoporosis in postmenopausal Jordanian women. Sixty-six women diagnosed with osteoporosis were recruited and data on personal information, dietary habits, medical history, and lifestyle were collected. Bone mineral density, serum calcium, and serum vitamin D measurements were obtained from patient records. This study showed a strong correlation between boron intake and bone mineral density in these women with osteoporosis and a negative correlation between boron intake and serum calcium ( p < .05). However, no significant correlation was found between boron intake and various parameters such as serum vitamin D, dietary habits, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), age of menopause, cases of hysterectomy or oophorectomy, location of fractures, education level, social status, smoking, and physical activity ( p > .05). A significant link was found between boron intake and bone mineral density highlighting the importance of nutritional and lifestyle factors affecting bone health. Further research on the specific impact of boron is warranted to better inform dietary interventions for osteoporosis prevention and management.
Keyphrases
- bone mineral density
- postmenopausal women
- body mass index
- physical activity
- weight gain
- healthcare
- body composition
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- cardiovascular disease
- metabolic syndrome
- mental health
- public health
- weight loss
- type diabetes
- machine learning
- body weight
- pregnancy outcomes
- skeletal muscle
- quality improvement
- electronic health record
- insulin resistance
- artificial intelligence
- data analysis
- climate change
- cervical cancer screening