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The yerba mate intake has a neutral effect on bone: A case–control study in postmenopausal women
Author(s) -
Veiga Denise T. A.,
Bringhenti Raísa,
Bolig Aline A.,
Tatsh Etiane,
Moresco Rafael N.,
Comim Fabio V.,
Premaor Melissa O.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
phytotherapy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.019
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1099-1573
pISSN - 0951-418X
DOI - 10.1002/ptr.5947
Subject(s) - medicine , postmenopausal women , osteoporosis , menopause , bone remodeling , bone density , calcium , physiology , oxidative stress , phosphorus , bone mineral , endocrinology , dentistry , food science , biology , chemistry , organic chemistry
Nutritional factors have been associated with osteoporosis and fractures. The intake of coffee may increase the risk of fracture whereas the intake of black and green tea is associated with its reduction. Recently, consumption of yerba mate was associated with increased bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Nonetheless, its influence on fracture is not known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of yerba mate tea intake on fractures, bone markers, calcium homeostasis, and oxidative stress in postmenopausal women. A case–control study was carried out in South Brazil, 46 women with fractures and 49 controls completed the study. There was no significant difference between the frequency of fractures in women who drank mate tea and women who did not (48.3% vs. 48.5%, p = .99). Moreover, there was no significant difference concerning the serum levels of total calcium, phosphorus, PTH, vitamin D, P1NP, and CTX in the subjects with the history of yerba mate use when compared to controls. Higher serum levels of NOx were found in women who drank the yerba mate infusion. In conclusion, the yerba mate intake is not associated with fracture, and it appears to have a neutral effect on the bone metabolism.