Issue |
Med Sci (Paris)
Volume 23, Number 8-9, Août-Septembre 2007
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Page(s) | 756 - 760 | |
Section | M/S revues | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/medsci/20072389756 | |
Published online | 15 August 2007 |
Régime méditerranéen et ostéoporose
Mediterranean diet and osteoporosis prevention
Unité de Nutrition humaine, UMR 1019, INRA Theix,63122 Saint Genès-Champanelle, France
Le vieillissement de la population a pour conséquence l’augmentation du risque de développer des maladies dégénératives et en particulier une ostéoporose. Malgré de très appréciables progrès dans la compréhension des mécanismes physiopathologiques impliqués, la prévention de l’ostéoporose reste problématique. Dans cette optique, le régime méditerranéen, connu pour ses vertus protectrices vis-à-vis du développement de certains cancers et maladies cardiovasculaires, pourrait s’avérer intéressant. Cette diète est caractérisée par une très grande richesse en végétaux variés, un apport limité en produits animaux diversifiés, le tout accommodé d’huile d’olive. La richesse en micronutriments (et acides gras mono-insaturés) d’un tel régime expliquerait ses effets bénéfiques sur la santé.
Abstract
As a result of the demographic shift towards an ageing population, all industrialized countries face a growing prevalence of chronic agerelated conditions, particularly osteoporosis. This multifaceted disease is defined as “a systemic skeletal disorder” characterised by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue, which results in increased bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. Two main categories have been suggested: post-menopausal and senile osteoporosis. The prevention of osteoporosis through dietary means is especially challenging in technologically advanced societies. Indeed, within Europe, conspicuous differences are encountered in the severity of osteoporosis, the lowest incidence being reported in the Mediterranean area. The beneficial effect is attributed mainly to specific eating pattern. These food items contain a complex array of naturally occurring bioactive molecules with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and alkalinising properties, that may contribute to the bone-sparing effect of Mediterranean diet.
© 2007 médecine/sciences - Inserm / SRMS
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