Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0004p22 | (1) | ICCBH2015

Racing to better bone health! A 6-month calcium and vitamin D randomised controlled trial in young male jockeys

Silk Leslie , Greene David , Baker Michael

Objectives: Young male jockeys undertake calorie restriction and high volumes of physical activity during periods of musculoskeletal growth and development. Previous research shows that jockeys have compromised bone health1–4 and display disordered eating5–7. Restricted intakes of calcium and vitamin D, together with excessive amounts of exercise, increase the risk of osteoporosis in males8. The aim of this study was to establish whet...