The Association of Phytochemical Index and oxidative balance score with bone Mineral density: a case-control study.

Background: Phytochemical index (PI) and oxidative balance score (OBS) have not been previously evaluated in women with osteoporosis. The present study aimed to investigate their relationship with bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women.

Methods: The current case-control study included healthy postmenopausal women (n = 131) and postmenopausal women with abnormal BMD (osteopenia: T-score between - 1 and - 2.