Navigating Bone Health in Post-menopausal Women: The Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors

Dear Colleagues,

The proposed Special Issue aims to explore the intricate relationship between nutrition and bone health in post-menopausal women. As women transition through menopause, they encounter hormonal fluctuations that exert a profound influence on bone density and fracture risk. Nutrition assumes a pivotal role in preserving skeletal health during this stage of life, yet comprehensive understanding of dietary factors and their implications for bone metabolism in post-menopausal women is still needed.

This Special Issue will feature original research articles, reviews, and meta-analyses delving into diverse facets of nutrition and bone health among post-menopausal women. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The role of calcium regulation and other micronutrients in bone health in the post-menopausal period.
2. The impact of lifestyle factors, such as dietary patterns, physical activity, and smoking, on bone density and fracture risk among post-menopausal women.
3. Nutritional interventions and supplementation strategies for improving bone health in post-menopausal women.
4. The role of dietary biomarkers and imaging techniques for assessing bone health in post-menopausal women.
5. The interplay between nutrition, the gut microbiota, and bone metabolism in post-menopausal women.

By addressing the above-noted topics, this Special Issue aims to provide valuable insights into the complex interplay between nutrition and bone health in post-menopausal women and to identify strategies for optimizing skeletal health and reducing fracture risk in this population.

Dr. Marko Kumric
Dr. Josko Bozic
Guest Editors

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• post-menopausal women
• osteoporosis
• nutrition
• lifestyle factors
• gut microbiota