Expressive

rs117023938 - IPO5

Magnitude 2.2 · 1 study on file

Reported associations

  • A Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Two Sex-specific Loci, at SPTB and IZUMO3, Influencing Pediatric Bone Mineral Density at Multiple Skeletal Sites - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 28181694

    ABSTRACT: Failure to achieve optimal bone mineral accretion during childhood and adolescence results in subsequent suboptimal peak bone mass, contributing to osteoporosis risk later in life. To identify novel genetic factors that influence pediatric bone mass at discrete skeletal sites, we performed a sex-stratified genome-wide association study of areal bone mineral density (BMD) measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry at the 1/3 distal radius, spine, total hip and femoral neck in a cohort of 933 healthy European American children. We took forward signals with P<5x10−5 and minor allele frequency (MAF) >5% into an independent cohort of 486 European American children in search of replication. In doing so, we identified five loci that achieved genome wide significance in the combined

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Lifestyle context

Concrete actions anchored to the cited research. We do not prescribe, we describe.

Diet

  • adequate calcium intake Moderate

    This variant is associated with lower bone mineral density; calcium is essential for bone mineralization.

    1000-1300 mg daily depending on age and sex

Exercise

  • weight-bearing exercise Moderate

    This variant associates with lower bone mineral density; weight-bearing activity stimulates bone formation and may offset genetic predisposition.

    150 minutes weekly of moderate-intensity weight-bearing activity

Screening

  • bone mineral density monitoring Moderate

    This variant associates with lower childhood BMD, potentially indicating increased osteoporosis risk in adulthood.

    Consider DXA screening in early adulthood; repeat based on baseline results

Supplements

  • vitamin D supplementation Moderate

    This variant is associated with lower bone mineral density; vitamin D is critical for calcium absorption and bone health.

    800-2000 IU daily depending on sun exposure and baseline vitamin D level