Moderate Consumption of Freeze-dried Blueberry Powder Increased Net Bone Calcium Retention in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Crossover Trial

摘要

Preclinical studies suggest that blueberry consumption is associated with improved bone health. This study quantified changes in urinary excretion of the long-lived calcium radioisotope Ca to assess the dose-response effect of blueberries on bone loss in postmenopausal women. We hypothesized that blueberry consumption would reduce bone loss in a dose-dependent manner.