Bone Abstracts

Recent genetic studies in rodents have revealed that circulating serotonin plays a key role in regulating bone formation and skeletal mass. However, the reported effects of circulating serotonin on bone mass in humans have been conflicting. We determined whether circulating serotonin levels influenced the rate of bone loss and fractures in males.We assessed the effect of serum serotonin on bone loss rate in a population-based cohort of 202 ambulatory mal...