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Genetics, calcium intake and osteoporosis.
The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society - 1 May 1998
Eisman J A
Abstract excerpt
Genetic factors explain a high proportion of the age-specific differences in bone density, size and turnover. The potential for interaction between hormonal, diet and lifestyle factors is likely to be important. Common allelic variation in the VDR is an example of normal gene variants altering Ca homoeostasis, with effects on body and bone size as well as bone density. The VDR findings suggesting interactions...
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