文摘
Osteoporosis is a multi factorial disease with dimension of genetic and nutritional considerations. The aim of this study was to present data from the association of plasma zinc, copper and toxic elements of lead and cadmium levels with bone mineral density in Iranian women. 135 women gave their information and enrolled. Fasting plasma was used for measurement of trace elements and heavy metals by Differential Pulse Anodic Stripping Voltammetry. Control group (n = 51) were normal in both lumbar spine (L1-L4) and femoral neck density (T-score ??), but just femoral neck T-score was considered as criterion in selection of patient group (n = 49, Tscore T-score > ?.7), 1.463 ± 0.174, 1.327 ± 0.147 μg/ml in Severe patient group (T-score p p = 0.044, r = ?.201). It seems that more extensive study with larger ample size might supply definite results about this association for copper and cadmium.