The relationship between sleep and bone: Strange bedfellows?. (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Albert; McDonald, Michelle; Girgis, Christian
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in endocrine and metabolic research. Volume 18(2021)
• Page Start: 236
• Page End: 242
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Sleep -- Osteoporosis -- Obstructive sleep apnea -- Fracture -- Skeleton; Endocrine glands -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Metabolism -- Disorders -- Periodicals; Endocrine System Diseases; Metabolic Diseases; Endocrine glands -- Diseases; Metabolism -- Disorders; Periodical; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.4
• DOI: 10.1016/j.coemr.2021.04.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2451-9650

Abstract

Abstract: Adequate sleep is critically important for a number of biological functions. Osteoporosis, a condition marked by bone fragility and fracture, has been increasingly linked to disturbances of sleep and circadian rhythm. Our review examines the links between disordered sleep, circadian disruption, and bone health and the 'dual epidemic' of poor sleep and osteoporosis. We explore the effect of disruptions in sleep and the circadian rhythm on bone mineral density and the development of osteoporosis and fractures.