Protein intake: the impact on calcium and bone homeostasis.
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.
Isaia
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy. giancarlo.isaia@unito.it
D'Amelio
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Di Bella
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Tamone
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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
D004044:Dietary Proteins; D002118:Calcium