Effect of Neutralization of Endogenous Acid Production on BMD and Bone Microarchitectural
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Hypothesis: Neutralization of acid production induced by the Western diet with oral
administration of potassium citrate increases bone mineral density and bone mass as well as
skeletal muscle mass and strength in elderly people (> 65y).