Low bone density is only one of the risk factors for fracture.

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People are looking for ways to lower their risk of fracture. This indicates that a simple dietary intervention can have some effect on bone health.

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The study's findings of slowed bone loss and the reduction in hip fractures for some groups suggest a role for these supplements in preventing hip fracture in generally healthy postmenopausal women and support the current Surgeon General's recommendations for these nutrients.

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