Lactose intolerance: a self-fulfilling prophecy leading to osteoporosis?
Symptoms of lactose intolerance are unlikely to occur under usual dietary conditions. Yet, self-described "lactose-intolerant" individuals often restrict dairy and calcium intake. A new study suggests that such individuals have reduced peak bone mass and increased incidence of osteopenia, and are at greater risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
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Purdue University, Stone Hall Room 110, 700 W. State Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2059, USA.
D015519:Bone Density / Q000187:drug effects; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003611:Dairy Products / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007787:Lactose Intolerance / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D018570:Risk Assessment
D002136:Calcium, Dietary