The significant effect on musculoskeletal metabolism and bone density of the Eastern Mediterranean Christian Orthodox Church fasting.

Nikolaos E Rodopaios George E ManolarakisAlexandra-Aikaterini KoulouriEleni VasaraSousana K PapadopoulouPetros SkepastianosEmmanouil DermitzakisMaria HassapidouManolis K LinardakisAnthony G Kafatos

Published in: European journal of clinical nutrition (2020)

Abstinence from dairy products and meat does not adversely affect musculoskeletal metabolism or bone density. M.C.O.C. diet seems to be "healthy" eating habit for the musculoskeletal system, as future studies expected to confirm.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
physical activity
weight loss
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
insulin resistance
current status
postmenopausal women
blood glucose
type diabetes
case control
skeletal muscle
metabolic syndrome