Table 2.
Average of atomic mineral concentrations which is lower in osteoporosis bone.
| Element | Concentration μg g−1 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal bone | Osteoporosis bone | ||
| Na | 1248.79 | 972.75 | 0.58 |
| Mg | 921.06 | 816.17 | 0.56 |
| P | 63827.16 | 40757.15 | 0.42 |
| K | 2.02 | 1.50 | 0.30 |
| Ca | 88964.72 | 58150.53 | 0.70 |
| Cr | 4.87 | 1.28 | 0.82 |
| Pd | 10.15 | 2.40 | 0.01 |
| Ag | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Mn | 0.31 | 0.08 | 0.70 |
| Fe | 224.15 | 187.32 | 0.58 |
| Cu | 9.39 | 3.75 | 0.91 |
| Zn | 114.50 | 47.00 | 0.60 |
| Rb | 1.04 | 0.32 | 0.03 |
| Sr | 44.90 | 32.41 | 0.94 |
| Pb | 0.29 | 0.07 | 0.58 |
| Se | 5.59 | 1.28 | 0.02 |
Na: sodium; Mg: magnesium; P: phosphorus; K: potassium; Ca: calcium; Cr: chromium; Pd: palladium; Ag: argentum; Mn: manganese; Fe: iron; Cu: cuprum; Zn: zinc; Rb: rubidium; Sr: strontium; Pb: plumbum; Se: selenium; μg g−1: microgram/gram.