Transcription of Alcohol’s Harmful Effects on Bone
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190 Alcohol Health & Research WorldAlcohol s Harmful Effects on BoneH. Wayne Sampson, alcohol consumption can interfere with bone growth and replacement of bone tissue( , remodeling), resulting in decreased bone density and increased risk of fracture. These effectsmay be exerted directly or indirectly through the many cell types, hormones, and growth factorsthat regulate bone metabolism. Alcohol consumption during adolescence reduces peak bone massand can result in relatively weak adult bones that are more susceptible to fracture.
190 Alcohol Health & Research World Alcohol’s Harmful Effects on Bone H. Wayne Sampson, Ph.D. Long-term alcohol consumption can interfere …
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