Fruit and vegetable intake and bones: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Author: Brondani, Juliana E.; Comim, Fabio V.; Flores, Liziane M.; Martini, Ligia Araujo; Premaor, Melissa O. Description: BACKGROUND: Although intake of fruits and vegetables seemed to have a protective effect on bone metabolism, its effect on fractures remains uncertain. METHODS: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies (PROSPERO: CRD42016041462) was performed. RCTs and cohort studies that evaluated the combined intake of fruits and vegetables in men and women aged over 50 years were included. We considered fractures as a primary outcome measure. Changes in bone markers…
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