Dietary protein increases intestinal calcium absorption and improves bone balance: An hypothesis
Kerstetter J, Gaffney E, O'Brien K, Caseria D, Insogna K. Dietary protein increases intestinal calcium absorption and improves bone balance: An hypothesis. International Congress Series 2007, 1297: 204-216. DOI: 10.1016/j.ics.2006.08.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBone mineral densityIntestinal calcium absorptionHigh-protein dietUrinary calciumBone lossCalcium absorptionProtein dietAccelerated bone lossMost cross-sectional studiesDietary proteinCross-sectional studyLow-protein dietBone turnoverBone resorptionMineral densityBone balanceCalcium studiesCalcium retentionSalutary effectsBone originPrincipal outcomeDietSignificant reductionCalciumResorption