Contributions of the intestinal microbiota to bone
Rafael Pacheco da Costa,
Carlos Rocha Oliveira,
Adriana Gibotti
Abstract:Introduction: Overall bone metabolism is highly regulated by the intestine, mainly mediated by parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D. However, emerging pieces of evidence have shown this regulation is also strongly associated with intestinal microbiota by releasing metabolites, which affects directly or indirectly the bone. Objective: To review the contributions of the intestinal microbiota to bone. Methods: Thus, a narrative review from articles on contributions of intestinal microbiota to bone was conducte… Show more
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