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Increased dietary protein and dairy intake resulted in increased P1NP to CTX and OPG to RANKL ratios in the high protein and high dairy group.
Higher protein and dairy intake may enhance specific bone health markers during weight loss.
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P1NP to CTX and OPG to RANKL ratios increased in HPHD (P < 0.005).
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The study design allows for strong conclusions about the effects of dietary composition.
Source
Diets Higher in Dairy Foods and Dietary Protein Support Bone Health during Diet- and Exercise-Induced Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Premenopausal Women
Andrea R. Josse et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2011
DOI 10.1210/jc.2011-2165
rct · n=90Cited 89×
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