Enhancing calcium and protein intake through dairy products is an effective strategy to reduce fractures and falls [1]
Higher total and animal protein intake is associated with increased bone mineral density in the spine and total body [2,5]
Increasing animal protein intake, especially from white meat, may help reduce bone loss in older adults [3]
Plant Protein
A diet with a higher proportion of plant proteins may have a negative impact on bone health due to lower vitamin D and calcium intake [4]
Total Protein Intake
Increased protein intake (above the RDA of 0.8 g/kg/day) is associated with increased bone mineral density at the femoral neck and total hip which is associated with reduced hip fracture risk [6,7,8]
References
Effect of dietary sources of calcium and protein on hip fractures and falls in older adults in residential care: cluster randomised controlled trial. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34670754/. 2021 Oct 20.
Protein intake and bone mineral density: Cross-sectional relationship and longitudinal effects in older adults. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36346154/. 2023 Feb.
Increased Dietary Intakes of Total Protein, Animal Protein and White Meat Protein Were Associated with Reduced Bone Loss-A Prospective Analysis Based on Guangzhou Health and Nutrition Cohort, South China. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986162/. 2023 Mar 16.
Partial Replacement of Animal Proteins with Plant Proteins for 12 Weeks Accelerates Bone Turnover Among Healthy Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32939557/. 2021 Jan 4.
Protein intake and bone mineral density: Cross-sectional relationship and longitudinal effects in older adults. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36346154/. 2023 Feb.
High Versus low Dietary Protein Intake and Bone Health in Older Adults: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31462966/. 2019 Jul 22.
Benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health-an expert consensus paper endorsed by the European Society for Clinical and Economical Aspects of Osteopororosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases and by the International Osteoporosis Foundation. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29740667/. 2018 Sep.
