Abstract
Too little protein is always harmful for the skeleton. Increasing dietary protein increases endogenous calcium excretion. The ability to adapt depends upon the adequacy of an individual's calcium intake. At a population level, the effect of protein is often minimized because calcium intake rises with increasing protein intake. A dietary calcium-to-protein ratio ≤20:1 (mg:g) probably provides adequate protection for the skeleton. Excess protein will not harm the skeleton if the calcium intake is adequate.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1054-1057 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Nutrition |
Volume | 128 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Nutrition and Dietetics