title: Magnesium supplementation and osteoporosis.
abstract: Among other things, magnesium regulates active calcium transport. As a result, there has been a growing interest in the role of magnesium (Mg) in bone metabolism. A group of menopausal women were given magnesium hydroxide to assess the effects of magnesium on bone density. At the end of the 2-year study, magnesium therapy appears to have prevented fractures and resulted in a significant increase in bone density.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47904, USA.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Sojka
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Weaver
mesh_terms: D015519:Bone Density; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008274:Magnesium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D008274:Magnesium