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    1994

    Effect of trace mineral supplementation on bone loss in postmenopausal women

    Strause L, Saltman P, Smith KT

    Published in Journal of Nutrition

    Key Findings

    Calcium plus trace minerals including manganese reduced spinal bone loss more than calcium alone over two years.

    Conclusions

    Manganese effect cannot be isolated from the mineral blend.

    Limitations

    Multi-mineral intervention, small sample.

    Supplements Studied

    Manganese
    Mineral

    Calcium plus trace minerals including manganese reduced spinal bone loss more than calcium alone.

    Calcium
    Mineral

    Calcium plus trace minerals including manganese reduced spinal bone loss more than calcium alone over two years.

    Outcomes Measured

    Bone Mineral Density

    Trace mineral supplementation including manganese slowed spinal bone mineral loss.

    Related Health Concerns

    Osteoporosis

    Study Details

    Year:1994
    Sample Size:59
    Duration:104 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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