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Associations of genetic lactase non-persistence and sex with bone loss in young adulthood.
Bone - 1 May 2009
Laaksonen Marika M L, Impivaara Olli, Sievänen Harri, Viikari Jorma S A, Lehtimäki Terho J, Lamberg-Allardt Christel J E, Kärkkäinen Merja U M, Välimäki Matti, Heikkinen Jorma, Kröger Liisa M, Kröger Heikki P J, Jurvelin Jukka S, Kähönen Mika A P, Raitakari Olli T
Abstract excerpt
Some studies have reported that after attainment of peak bone mass (PBM), slow bone loss may occur in both men and women; however, findings are inconsistent. Genetic factors play a significant role in bone loss, but the available evidence is conflicting. Genetic lactase non-persistence (lactase C/C(-13910) genotype) is suggested to increase risk for inadequate calcium intake predisposing to poorer bone health. We...
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