Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access

Abstract

A Review on Effect of Dairy Foods on Bone Health of Adults

Areej Saleem*

Calcium is essential for bone health at all ages, with a focus on the period of bone development throughout childhood and adolescence as well as the maintenance of bone strength and avoiding the risk of fractures in older people. The best sources of calcium, along with other nutrients like both magnesium and potassium, are found in milk and dairy products. Bone health is greatly impacted by these nutrients. Dairy products can strengthen and maintain bone health and prevent fractures in childhood, adolescence, as well as later in life by increasing daily protein as well as calcium intake. Clinical investigations have demonstrated a strong favourable correlation between dairy dietary consumption and the bone turnover indicators BMC and BMD. Milk, cheese and yogurt are examples of high-protein, high-calcium dairy foods that are recommended for bone health throughout the lifespan to lower the risk of low-trauma fractures. The systematic review covered cross-sectional, case controlled prospective cohort and clinical trials documenting the impact of dairy products on fracture risk, bone mineral density and/or bone mineral content. The review provides an overview of various studies examining the relationship between dairy consumption and bone health in different age groups. It discusses the strengths and limitations of these studies, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in dairy products to support overall bone health. However, to this day, no randomized controlled trials have shown the anti-fracture effectiveness of dairy food consumption; instead, this has been assumed through cross-sectional and prospective studies.

Published Date: 2025-04-07; Received Date: 2023-11-19