Bone Mineral Density and Bone Metabolism Marker Changes with Herbal Medicine in Pediatric Growth Treatment: A Meta-Analysis
Journal · Calcified Tissue International (2024)
Original authors · Min JK, Lee YR, Wang C, et al.
DOI · 10.1007/s00223-2024-01198
Summary
Ten studies evaluating bone mineral density and bone metabolism marker changes with herbal medicine treatment for pediatric growth promotion were meta-analyzed. The herbal medicine group showed significant increases in bone mineral density and serum osteocalcin.
Key figures
Included studies
10 studies
Total participants
680 patients
BMD increase
p<0.01
Conclusion
Herbal medicine activates bone metabolism in children and contributes to growth promotion.
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