An isotope signature for diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) has recurrently been associated with a rich diet (high in protein and higher trophic level foods); however, very few studies have investigated this link using carbon and nitrogen (δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N) stable isotope analysis. This paper explores the relationship between DISH and diet in two Roman urban communities by analyzing individuals with and without DISH.

Materials and methods

δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N analysis carried out on collagen from 33 rib samples (No DISH: 27; early DISH: 4; DISH: 2) selected from individuals buried at the Romano-British site of Baldock (UK), 41 rib samples (No DISH: 38; early DISH: 3) from individuals from the Catalan Roman site of Santa Caterina (Barcelona, S

SUBMITTER: Castells Navarro L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9313887 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature