报告称，硅物质对于骨骼和结缔组织的生长和发育很重要，能帮助降低患骨质疏松症的风险。

The mineral is important for the growth and development of bone and connective tissue and helping reduce the risk of the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis, the report said.

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骨质疏松症，是骨矿物质密度减少，发生在55%的美国50岁以上的人身上。

Osteoporosis, the loss of bone mineral density, occurs in 55% of Americans over the age of 50.

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增强骨骼。苹果和苹果汁富含矿物质硼。硼的摄入可以增强骨质，有效防御骨质疏松症。

Strengthen bones. Apples and apple juice contain the mineral boron, which has been shown to strengthen bones-a good defense against osteoporosis.

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