[Influence of nutrients intake on bone turnover markers]

Bone strength is determined by bone mineral density and bone quality. Bone quality can be assessed by only bone turnover markers. Nutrients that reduce bone resorption markers are calcium and isoflavone, nutrients that increase bone formation markers are vitamin C, vitamin D and vitamin K. These nutrients affect bone turnover and, as a result, improve bone density. These nutrients might contribute to prevent the incidence of osteoporosis when they are taken from adolescence.