Abstract
The mechanism of the production of ethanol-associated osteopenia seems to be a direct effect of alcohol on bone cells and an indirect or modulating effect through mineral regulating hormones such as vitamin D metabolites, parathyroid hormone, and calcitonin. The modulating effects of these hormones on bone and mineral metabolism in acute and chronic alcohol consumption is discussed herein.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Alcohol Drinking / adverse effects*
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Alcohol Drinking / physiopathology
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Animals
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Bone Density / drug effects*
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Bone Density / physiology
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Bone Remodeling / drug effects*
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Bone Remodeling / physiology
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Calcitonin / physiology*
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Ethanol / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Osteoporosis / etiology*
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Parathyroid Hormone / physiology*
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Vitamin D / physiology*
Substances
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Parathyroid Hormone
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Vitamin D
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Ethanol
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Calcitonin