[HTML][HTML] Supplementation with calcium and short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides affects markers of bone turnover but not bone mineral density in postmenopausal …

MM Slevin, PJ Allsopp, PJ Magee, MP Bonham… - The Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract This 24-mo randomized, double-blind, controlled trial aimed to examine whether
supplementation with a natural marine-derived multi-mineral supplement rich in calcium
(Ca) taken alone and in conjunction with short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide (scFOSs) has a
beneficial effect on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone turnover markers (BTMs) in
postmenopausal women. A total of 300 non-osteoporotic postmenopausal women were
randomly assigned to daily supplements of 800 mg of Ca, 800 mg of Ca with 3.6 g of scFOS …