The study's findings of slowed bone loss and the reduction in hip fractures for some groups suggest a role for these supplements in preventing hip fracture in generally healthy postmenopausal women and support the current Surgeon General's recommendations for these nutrients.
Low bone density is only one of the risk factors for fracture.
Given the serious public health burden of fractures associated with osteoporosis, it is important to learn as much as possible about ways to prevent and treat bone loss.
People are looking for ways to lower their risk of fracture. This indicates that a simple dietary intervention can have some effect on bone health.
