I respect Mike Adam's effort in trying to educate the public about the danger of process food and so forth . But some of his articles are extremely unscientific and inaccurate. Well you can't expect everybody to be right all the time, can you ?
Copper & Osteoporosis Quote:
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• Why osteoporosis is actually promoted by the consumption of acidic foods.
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I wish to see real scientific proof to back up the claim on Mike's site
The real scientific evidence points to the deficiency of VIT D , amino acids from natural protein source, trace minerals (Ca, Mg,MN, CU, ZN ), alcohol abuse and etc as the most probable cause of Osteoporisis.
Are all of the said nutrients " AKALINE " ? Do u consider VIT D an alkaline nutrient ?? ahh whatever ....
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Prehispanic burials from the Canary Islands are often well preserved. Many of the bodies are mummified, most of them were not interred, but deposited in caves. Bone histological and trace element analysis of 117 skeletons of the prehispanic period of the Canary Islands was performed. In some of the islands we have found a high prevalence of osteoporosis, whereas in others, histomorphometrically assessed trabecular bone mass (TBM) (in undecalcified iliac crest specimens) was in the normal range. Bone trace elements analysis have shown high bone S(r), Mg and Mn, and low Fe, Zn and Cu in those skeletons with a more reduced TBM. These facts speak for a relative protein-calorie malnutrition and a consumption of a mainly vegetarian diet. This is especially marked in the skeletons from Gran Canaria.
Gonzalez-Reimers-E; Arnay-de-la-Rosa-M
Anthropol-Anz. 1992 Sep; 50(3): 201-15
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Osteoporosis is a multifactorial disease with dimensions of genetics, endocrine function, exercise and nutritional considerations. Of particular considerations are calcium (Ca) status, Vitamin D, fluoride, magnesium and other trace elements. Several trace elements, particularly copper (Cu), manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn), are essential in bone metabolism as cofactors for specific enzymes. Our investigations regarding the role of Cu, Mn and Zn in bone metabolism include data from studies with animals on Cu- and Mn-deficient diets. We have also demonstrated cellular deficiencies using bone powder implants, as well as fundamental changes in organic matrix constituents. In clinical studies we have demonstrated the efficacy of Ca, Cu, Mn and Zn supplementation on spinal bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Each of these studies demonstrated the necessity of trace elements for optimal bone matrix development and bone density sustenance.
Saltman-PD; Strause-LG
J-Am-Coll-Nutr. 1993 Aug; 12(4): 384-9
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