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Abstract #5178

Quantifying bone marrow fat changes with in vivo proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy: impact of nuts and physical activity

Moreno Zanardo1, Anna Colarieti1, Paolo Vitali1, Giovanni Di Leo1, Anna Ferrulli2, Stefano Massarini2, Livio Luzi3, and Francesco Sardanelli3
1IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy, 2IRCCS MultiMedica, Milan, Italy, 3Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy

Synopsis

Motivation: This research is driven by the pivotal role of 1H-MRS in comprehending the relationship between bone marrow fat (BMF), metabolic conditions, and lifestyle interventions.

Goal(s): This research holds the potential to uncover 1H-MRS as a tool for comprehending metabolic health through lifestyle interventions.

Approach: It seeks to elucidate the therapeutic potential of lifestyle interventions in regulating BMF and its implications for metabolic health.
The study employs a prospective cohort design, utilizing 1H-MRS to quantify vertebral BMF before and after an 8-week dietary intervention incorporating nuts and physical activity.

Results: The research observed a non-significant trend towards reduced BMF following the intervention.

Impact: The study's results underscore the potential of 1H-MRS in assessing BMF in the context of lifestyle interventions. These findings stimulate further investigations, encouraging scientists and clinicians to explore larger cohorts to elucidate the role of BMF in metabolic health.

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