Impact of the dietary antioxidant index on bone mineral density gain among mexican adults: a prospective study.

ABSTRACT: In the Mexican population, low dietary antioxidant intake (DAI) is associated with reduced bone mineral density (BMD). A decline in DAI over time further contributes to BMD loss, particularly at the total hip, femoral neck, and lumbar spine, with a more pronounced effect in women over 45 years old.

Purpose

Bone remodeling, balancing resorption and formation, is crucial for bone health. Aging shifts this balance, reducing BMD and increasing osteoporosis risk. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) contribute to bone loss through oxidative stress. Antioxidants may help mitigate this damage, but their impact on BMD in populations with inadequate nutrient intake, like Mexicans, needs to be better understood. This study explores the association between DAI changes and BMD in a Mexican population.

SUBMITTER: Jimenez-Ortega RF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11897103 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature