Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5892082 Bone 2011 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
►We study effects of abdominal fat depots, muscle, and hormones on BMD in young obese women. ►VAT exerts detrimental and muscle exerts positive effects on BMD. ►IGF-1 may be mediator of deleterious effects of VAT on BMD through effects on bone formation.
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