Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0003pp307 | Osteoporosis: treatment | ECTS2014

Effect of daily intake of milk enriched with a high dose of vitamin D in healthy postmenopausal women: preliminary results from a randomized, controlled and double-blind nutritional trial (The EFICALCIO study)

Munoz-Torres Manuel , Reyes-Garcia Rebeca , Garcia-Martin Antonia , Palacios Santiago , Salas Nancy , Mendoza Nicolas , Quesada-Charneco Miguel , Fonolla Juristo

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent and can be associated with adverse health outcomes. Few studies have evaluated the effects of daily consumption of milk fortified with a high dose of vitamin D in a large cohort of healthy postmenopausal women.Objectives: To determine the effect of daily intake of milk enriched with vitamin D (with or without fructooligosaccharides (FOS)) on vitamin D status, bone mass and cardiovascular risk factors.<...