title: Bone. Maximizing bone health--magnesium, BMD and fractures.
abstract: The contribution of nutrition to bone health has been heavily debated for many years resulting in unclear recommendations for patients regarding prevention of bone loss and subsequent fractures. A recent cohort study has examined the relationships between magnesium intake, BMD and fractures.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research Center, Helen Hayes Hospital, Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993, USA.
authors.forename: Jeri W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Nieves
mesh_terms: D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism*; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008274:Magnesium / Q000378:metabolism*; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D008274:Magnesium