title: Dietary protein supplementation and recovery from femoral fracture.
abstract: A recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that protein supplementation improved recovery from femoral fractures in an elderly population. A 6-month course of protein supplementation (20 g/day, 5 days/week) improved serum prealbumin and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) concentrations, minimized bone loss, and decreased length of stay in rehabilitation facilities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia, Athens 30602, USA.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Porter
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000178:diet therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
chemical_list: D004044:Dietary Proteins