Impact of Daily Sattu Juice Consumption on Bone Health Biomarkers Among Adults: An Experimental Interventional Study
Keywords:
Bone Health, Bone Mineral Density, Nutrition, Sattu Juice, Skeletal HealthAbstract
Background: Bone health is influenced by dietary intake, lifestyle factors, and nutritional status. Sattu, a traditional flour prepared from roasted chickpeas and other legumes, is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and other nutrients that may contribute to skeletal health. Despite its widespread consumption in South Asia, limited scientific evidence exists regarding its effects on bone-related biomarkers.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of daily sattu juice consumption on selected bone health biomarkers among healthy adults.
Methods: A 12-week interventional study was conducted involving 60 healthy adults aged 20–50 years. Participants consumed 250 mL of freshly prepared sattu juice containing 30 g of roasted chickpea flour daily. Baseline and post-intervention assessments included serum calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, vitamin D, and bone mineral density. Anthropometric measurements and dietary assessments were also recorded. Statistical analyses were performed using paired t-tests and repeated-measures analysis, with significance established at p < 0.05.
Results: Regular consumption of sattu juice was associated with favorable changes in bone-related biomarkers. Improvements were observed in serum calcium and phosphorus concentrations, while alkaline phosphatase levels remained within physiological ranges. Participants demonstrated trends toward improved bone mineral density and overall nutritional status. The intervention was well tolerated, with no significant adverse effects reported.
Conclusion: Daily consumption of sattu juice may contribute positively to bone health by providing essential nutrients involved in bone formation and mineralization. These findings suggest that sattu juice could serve as a practical dietary strategy for supporting skeletal health. Further large-scale randomized controlled trials are recommended to confirm these observations.
