Intake of dehydrated nopal (Opuntia ficus indica) improves bone mineral density and calciuria in adult Mexican women
Background: The intake of dehydrated nopal (DN) at a high stage of maturity along with high calcium content could improve bone mineral density (BMD) and calciuria and thus prevent osteoporosis. Objective: To evaluate the effect of calcium intake from a vegetable source (DN) on BMD and calciuria cove...
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Language: | English |
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Swedish Nutrition Foundation
2013-05-01
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Series: | Food & Nutrition Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/download/19106/27575 |