Subclinically low BMD in young men is associated with compromised bone microarchitecture and lower lean mass

Journal of the Endocrine Society 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jenna B. Goulart, Christopher K. Kargl, Adam J. Sterczala, Nicole M. Sekel, Livia G Wunderlich, Kelly H. Mroz, Mita T. Lovalekar, Brian J. Martin, Pouneh K Fazeli, Jane A Cauley, Thomas J O’Leary, Julie Patricia Greeves
+2 more Kristen J. Koltun, Bradley Charles Nindl
DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvag003
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Abstract

Abstract Context Optimizing bone mass accrual early in life is a strategy for mitigating fracture risk in older age. Objective This study aimed to identify factors associated with lower than expected bone mass in healthy young adult men. Methods Data from 39 male participants (21 areal bone mineral density [aBMD] Z scores

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bone health and osteoporosis research Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors Bone health and treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the Endocrine Society
Publisher
The Endocrine Society
Volume
10
Issue
3
Pages
bvag003–bvag003
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN