In order for Strong Bones, Also Give Nuts In Children
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"Do not just give your intake of calcium, many other nutrients they need to maintain healthy bones. One of them is the magnesium," said Dr. Steven A. Abrams, a professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, as quoted by the Times of India.
Good sources of magnesium include wheat, almonds, spinach, avocado, and soy milk. Magnesium has previously been known to have functions that are essential for bone health adults. But a study has been presented at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) at Washington This gives evidence that magnesium is important not only for adults but also for children.
Researchers enrolled 63 children aged 4-8 years who never take a multivitamin or mineral anything before. The children are then lodged two nights in the hospital so that the intake of calcium and magnesium can be monitored and measured.
All respondents noted his diet before they are lodged. All meals and drinks are served during their time in the hospital include the amount of calcium and magnesium are the same as they consume on a typical day, based on the record of their menu.
During the stay in the hospital, calcium and magnesium levels of the children was measured by using a technique called non-radioactive stable isotope, intravenously and orally.
They also collected urine for 72 hours. By measuring the stable isotopes in the urine, the researchers can determine how much calcium and magnesium is absorbed into the body. Bone mineral content and density were measured by using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
The results showed that the amount of magnesium consumed and absorbed into the key predictor of how many children have healthy bones. Calcium intake was not significantly associated with bone mineral density.
"We believe it is important for children to have a healthy balanced diet with sources of minerals, including calcium and magnesium are enough," said Dr. Abrams.
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