The Claim
Higher dietary protein intake is not associated with the rate of bone loss over three years in elderly women aged 65–77, regardless of calcium intake level.
What the research says
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In women aged 65 to 77, consuming more protein does not change how quickly bone mass decreases over three years, whether or not they consume more or less calcium.
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Higher dietary protein intake is not associated with the rate of bone loss over three years in elderly women aged 65–77, regardless of calcium intake level, suggesting protein does not significantly slow bone loss in this population over this timeframe.
The body keeps bone density stable by balancing calcium levels in the blood using bones as a reservoir, and this process does not change based on how much protein is eaten.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Protein intake: effects on bone mineral density and the rate of bone loss in elderly women.
Eating more protein didn’t help slow down bone loss in older women over three years, even if they got enough calcium. Their bones kept losing density at the same rate, no matter how much protein they ate.
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