The Relationship between Metabolic Syndrome and Osteoporosis: A Review

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and osteoporosis are two major healthcare problems worldwide. Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of medical conditions consisting of central obesity, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, in which each acts on bone tissue in different ways. The growing prevalenc...

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Main Authors: Sok Kuan Wong, Kok-Yong Chin, Farihah Hj Suhaimi, Fairus Ahmad, Soelaiman Ima-Nirwana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/6/347