Research paper
Reduced bone resorption by intake of dietary vitamin D and K from tailor-made Atlantic salmon: a randomized intervention trial
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Interventional (Human) Studies
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Study answer
What this study found
High levels of vitamin D3 in the salmon (0.35-0.38 mg/kg) positively influenced bone health, as indicated by decreases in bone turnover markers across most groups, particularly in the high vitamin D3/high vitamin K1 group. Increased intake of vitamin D3 could enhance bone health in humans.
- Study & population
- A total of 122 healthy postmenopausal women, aged 50-64, were randomized into four groups: three salmon groups (150 grams/two times/week) and one vitamin D3 tablet group (800 IU/day and 1000 mg calcium/day) over 12 weeks.
- Intervention
- Investigation of the effects of vitamin D3 enriched Atlantic salmon and vitamin D3 tablets on bone biomarkers in postmenopausal women.
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Suboptimal vitamin D status is common among humans, and might increase bone resorption with subsequent negative effects on bone health. Fatty fish, including Atlantic salmon, is an important dietary vitamin D source. However, due to a considerable ch…