title: Protein intake: the impact on calcium and bone homeostasis.
abstract: Bone density depends on various factors such as age, hormonal status, genetics factors and lifestyle: a balanced diet plays a fundamental role in the prevention of osteoporosis. The role of protein intake on bone health is still controversial: this review is focused on the relation between protein intake and bone metabolism.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy. giancarlo.isaia@unito.it
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Isaia
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: D'Amelio
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Di Bella
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tamone
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D015519:Bone Density; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism*; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism*; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption
chemical_list: D004044:Dietary Proteins; D002118:Calcium