Bone fragility during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of macro- and micronutrients

11Citations
Citations of this article
32Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

This article is free to access.

Abstract

Bone fragility is the susceptibility to fracture due to poor bone strength. This condition is usually associated with aging, comorbidities, disability, poor quality of life, and increased mortality. International guidelines for the management of patients with bone fragility include a nutritional approach, mainly aiming at optimal protein, calcium, and vitamin D intakes. Several biomechanical features of the skeleton, such as bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular and cortical microarchitecture, seem to be positively influenced by micro- and macronutrient intake. Patients with major fragility fractures are usually poor consumers of dairy products, fruit, and vegetables as well as of nutrients modulating gut microbiota. The COVID-19 pandemic has further aggravated the health status of patients with skeletal fragility, also in terms of unhealthy dietary patterns that might adversely affect bone health. In this narrative review, we discuss the role of macro- and micronutrients in patients with bone fragility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Moretti, A., Liguori, S., Paoletta, M., Migliaccio, S., Toro, G., Gimigliano, F., & Iolascon, G. (2023, January 1). Bone fragility during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of macro- and micronutrients. Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease. SAGE Publications Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1177/1759720X231158200

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free