Bone Markers, Calcium Metabolism, and Calcium Kinetics During Extended‐Duration Space Flight on the Mir Space Station

@article{Smith2004BoneMC,
  title={Bone Markers, Calcium Metabolism, and Calcium Kinetics During Extended‐Duration Space Flight on the Mir Space Station},
  author={Scott M Smith and Meryl E Wastney and Kimberly O O'Brien and Boris V. Morukov and Irina M. Larina and Steven A. Abrams and Janis E. Davis-Street and Victor Sumbatovich Oganov and Linda C. Shackelford},
  journal={Journal of Bone and Mineral Research},
  year={2004},
  volume={20}
}
Bone loss is a current limitation for long‐term space exploration. Bone markers, calcitropic hormones, and calcium kinetics of crew members on space missions of 4–6 months were evaluated. Spaceflight‐induced bone loss was associated with increased bone resorption and decreased calcium absorption. 
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