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Bone Metabolism in Obesity and Weight Loss
Abstract
Excess body weight due to obesity has traditionally been considered to have a positive effect on bone; however, more recent findings suggest that bone quality is compromised. Both obesity and caloric restriction increase fracture risk and are regulated by endocrine factors and cytokines that have direct and indirect effects on bone and calcium absorption. Weight reduction will decrease bone mass and mineral density, but this varies by the...
Paper Details
Title
Bone Metabolism in Obesity and Weight Loss
Published Date
Aug 21, 2012
Journal
Volume
32
Issue
1
Pages
287 - 309
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