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Bone Research
Scientists at University of Illinois publish research in bone research
July 2nd, 2008
"Weight loss causes bone mineral loss. Higher protein diets continue to be criticized for further potential harmful bone effects, including elevated urinary calcium, but may promote bone health if protein sources include dairy," investigators in the United States report. "Overweight middle-aged subjects (n = 130, 59 males) were randomized to a diet providing 1.4 g(.)kg(-1.)d(-1) protein and 3 daily servings of dairy (PRO) or 0.8 g(.)kg(-1.)d(-1) protein and 2 daily servings of dairy (CARB) for 4 mo of weight loss plus 8 mo of weight maintenance. Diets prescribed 6276 kJ/d for females and 7113 kJ/d for males. Bone mineral content and density (BMD) for whole body (WB),...
Source: Fitness & Wellness Business Week (2008-07-02)
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