Nutritional Advice El MondoObjectives:
Does alcohol consumption increase of risk of osteoporosis?
Study design:
This review article included 3 case control studies, 2 cohort studies and 1 cross-sectional study.
Results and conclusions:
The investigators found no association between consuming 0.5-1 drinks per day and the risk of developing osteoporosis [adjusted RR = 1.38, 95% CI = 0.90-2.12].
No association because RR of 1 was found in the 95% CI of 0.90 to 2.12. RR of 1 means no risk/association.
The investigators found compared with abstainers of alcohol, persons consuming 1-2 drinks per day had 1.34 times the risk of developing osteoporosis [adjusted RR = 1.34, 95% CI = 1.11-1.62].
The investigators found compared with abstainers of alcohol, persons consuming 2 drinks or more per day had 1.63 times the risk of developing osteoporosis [adjusted RR = 1.63, 95% CI = 1.01-2.65].
The investigators found a positive association between alcohol consumption and osteoporosis in the case-control studies [adjusted OR = 2.95, 95% CI = 1.78-4.90].
The investigators concluded there is a positive relationship between alcohol consumption, particularly 1 drink or more per day and osteoporosis.
Original title:
The effect of alcohol on osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Cheraghi Z, Doosti-Irani A, Almasi-Hashiani A, […], Mansournia MA.
Link:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30844616
Additional information of El Mondo:
Find more information/studies on alcohol consumption and elderly.