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Data on bone mineral density (BMD) parameters are scarce, with a possible benefit from a high-protein diet.
Practitioners may consider high-protein diets for potential benefits to bone health, but more research is needed.
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Data on BMD parameters are very scarce, with a possible benefit from a high-protein diet.
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Based on the systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Source
Long-Term Diets and Changes in Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Jana Jabbour et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2025
DOI 10.1093/nutrit/nuaf297
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