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A combination of prebiotic short- and long-chain inulin-type fructans enhances calcium absorption and bone mineralization in young adolescents.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Aug 2005
Abrams Steven A, Griffin Ian J, Hawthorne Keli M, Liang Lily, Gunn Sheila K, Darlington Gretchen, Ellis Kenneth J
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BACKGROUND: Short-term studies in adolescents have generally shown an enhancement of calcium absorption by inulin-type fructans (prebiotics). Results have been inconsistent; however, and no studies have been conducted to determine whether this effect persists with long-term use. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to assess the effects on calcium absorption and bone mineral accretion after 8 wk and 1 y of...
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