Better Bones References

Product references — Zinc

Yamaguchi, M. 2010. Role of nutritional zinc in the prevention of osteoporosis. Mol. Cell. Biochem., 338 (1–2), 241–254. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17298708 (accessed 05.17.2010).

Saper, R., & Rash, R. 2009. Zinc: An essential micronutrient. Am. Fam. Physician, 79 (9), 768–772. URL: http://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0501/p768.html (accessed 07.01.2010).

Nielsen, F. 2008. Marginal zinc deficiency increases magnesium retention and impairs calcium utilization in rats. Biol. Trace Elem. Res. [Epub ahead of print.] URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19002387 (accessed 12.11.2008).

Uchiyama, S., & Yamaguchi, M. 2007. Genistein and zinc synergistically stimulate apoptotic cell death and suppress RANKL signaling-related gene expression in osteoclastic cells. J. Cell. Biochem., 101 (3), 529–542. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17295206 (accessed 05.17.2010).

Hyun, T., et al. 2004. Zinc intakes and plasma concentrations in men with osteoporosis: The Rancho Bernardo Study. Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 80, 715–721. URL: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/80/3/715 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Nielsen, F., & Milne, D. 2004. A moderately high intake compared to a low intake of zinc depresses magnesium balance and alters indices of bone turnover in postmenopausal women. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr., 58, 703–710. URL (abstract): http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v58/n5/abs/1601867a.html (accessed 12.21.2008).

Gür, A., et al. 2002. The role of trace minerals in the pathogenesis of postmenopausal osteoporosis and a new effect of calcitonin. J. Bone Miner. Metab., 20 (1), 39–43. URL ( abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11810415 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Lowe N., et al. 2002. Is there a potential therapeutic value of copper and zinc for osteoporosis? Proc. Nutr. Soc., 61 (2), 181–185. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12133199 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Milne, D., et al. 2001. Low dietary zinc alters indices of copper function and status in postmenopausal women. Nutrition, 17 (9), 701–708. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11527655 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Kugelmas, M. 2000. Preliminary observation: Oral zinc sulfate replacement is effective in treating muscle cramps in cirrhotic patients. J. Am. Coll. Nutr., 19 (1), 13–15. URL: http://www.jacn.org/cgi/content/full/19/1/13 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Elmståhl, S., et al. 1998. Increased incidence of fractures in middle-aged and elderly men with low intakes of phosphorus and zinc. Osteoporos. Int., 8 (4), 333–340. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10024903 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Yamaguchi, M. 1998. Role of zinc in bone formation and bone resorption. J. Trace Elem. Exp. Med., 11, 119–35. URL (abstract): http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/37471/abstract (accessed 12.21.2008).

Yamaguchi, M., & Kishi, S. 1996. Zinc compounds inhibit osteoclast-like cell formation at the earlier stage of rat marrow culture but not osteoclast function. Mol. Cell Biochem., 158 (2), 171–177. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8817479 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Relea, P., et al. 1995. Zinc, biochemical markers of nutrition, and type I osteoporosis. Age Ageing, 24 (4), 303–307. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7484487 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Yamaguchi, M. 1995. Beta-alanyl-L-histidinato zinc and bone resorption. Gen. Pharmacol., 26 (6), 1179–1183. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7590105 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Saltman, P., & Strause, L. 1993. The role of trace minerals in osteoporosis. J. Am. Coll. Nutr., 12 (4), 384–389. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8409100 (accessed 12.09.2008).

Yamaguchi, M. 1992. The role of zinc as an activator of bone formation. J. Nutr. Sci. Vitaminol. (Tokyo), Spec. No., 522–525. URL (no abstract available): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1297802 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Yamaguchi, M., & Kitajima, T. 1991. Effect of estrogen on bone metabolism in tissue culture: Enhancement of the steroid effect by zinc. Res. Exp. Med. (Berl.), 191 (2), 145–154. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1857892 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Herzberg, M., et al. 1990. Zinc excretion in osteoporotic women. J. Bone Miner. Res., 5 (3), 251–257. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2333784 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Wallwork, J., & Sandstead, H. 1990. Zinc. In: Simmons D., ed. Nutrition and Bone Development, 316–339. NY: Oxford University Press.

Yamaguchi, M., & Matsui, R. 1989. Effect of dipicolinate, a chelator of zinc, on bone protein synthesis in tissue culture. The essential role of zinc. Biochem. Pharmacol., 38 (24), 4485–4489. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2604749 (accessed 12.21.2008)/

Yamaguchi, M., & Oishi, H. 1989. Effect of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 on bone metabolism in tissue culture. Enhancement of the steroid effect by zinc. Biochem. Pharmacol., 38 (20), 3453–3459. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2818636 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Angus, R., et al. 1988. Dietary intake and bone mineral density. Bone Miner., 4 (3), 265–277. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3191284 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Yamaguchi, M., et al. 1987. Stimulatory effect of zinc on bone formation in tissue culture. Biochem. Pharmacol., 36 (22), 4007–4012. URL (abstract) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3689432 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Freudenheim, J., et al. 1986. Relationships between usual nutrient intake and bone mineral content of women 35–65 years of age: Longitudinal and cross-sectional analysis. Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 44 (6), 863–876. URL (abstract): http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/reprint/44/6/863 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Schwartz, R., et al. 1986. Apparent absorption and retention of Ca, Cu, Mg, Mn, Zn from a diet containing bran. Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 43 (3), 444–445. URL: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/reprint/43/3/444 (accessed 05.13.2008).

Atik, O. 1983. Zinc and senile osteoporosis. J. Am. Geriatr. Soc., 31 (12), 790–791. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6655182 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Dreosti, I. 1980. Trace elements in nutrition. Med. J. Aust., 2 (3), 117–123. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7421677 (accessed 12.19.2008).

Alhava, E., et al. 1977. Zinc content of human cancellous bone. Acta Orthop. Scand., 48 (1), 1–4. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/868476 (accessed 12.21.2008).

Calhoun, N., et al. 1974. The role of zinc in bone metabolism. Clin. Orthop. (103), 212–234. URL (no abstract available): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4213480 (accessed 12.21.2008).