Calcium Absorption in Postmenopausal Thai Women

Completed

Conditions studied: Fractional Calcium Absorption

In brief

Adequate calcium absorption is essential for reducing one's risk of developing osteoporosis. However, postmenopausal Thai women consume diets which are habitually low in calcium due to lactose intolerance and dietary patterns which typically do not include milk-based products. The primary goal of this study is to measure the fractional calcium absorption from milk and a commonly ingested green leafy vegetable (cassia) in postmenopausal Thai women with habitually low calcium intakes. The secondary objective is to determine associations between calcium absorption and biomarkers which impact vitamin D status and bone metabolism.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02291315

Run by

Cornell University

People needed

22

Starts

2007-07-01

Expected to finish

2007-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-11-14

Who can join

Age: 53 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy
• At least 3 years postmenopausal

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosed gastrointestinal or metabolic diseases known to interfere with calcium absorption and metabolism
• Women taking medications (including thiazide diuretics, hormonal replacement therapy, etc.) within two months prior to the study
• Women taking dietary supplements within two months prior to the study

Where it is running

• Human Metabolic Research Unit — Ithaca, New York, United States

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