Impact of Folate Intake on Bone Mineral Density in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Alicja Ewa Ratajczak-Pawłowska,
Aleksandra Szymczak-Tomczak,
Michał Michalak
et al.
Abstract:Background: Decreased bone mineral density (BMD) is a common problem among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We hypothesised that an insufficient intake of folate might affect BMD. Methods: The study subjects included 26 with Crohn’s disease—CD, 30 with ulcerative colitis—UC, and 31 healthy adults (control group—CG) aged 18–50 years. Participants were asked to follow their usual diet, and dietary intake was assessed by a 4-day, 24 h dietary recall. All the participants filled in a questionnaire r… Show more
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