Whey Protein Supplementation and Higher Total Protein Intake Do Not Influence Bone Quantity in Overweight and Obese Adults Following a 36-Week Exercise and Diet Intervention
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Article
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Disciplines
3. MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Abstract
Controversy exists concerning the effects of higher total protein intake (TPro) on bone health, which may be associated with reduced bone mineral density (BMD). However, whey protein (WP) may induce bone formation because of its basic component, milk basic protein.
DOI
https://doi.or/10.3945/jn.116.240473
Recommended Citation
Wright, C.S., McMorrow, A. & Weinheimer-Haus, E. (2017). Whey Protein Supplementation and Higher Total Protein Intake Do Not Influence Bone Quantity in Overweight and Obese Adults Following a 36-Week Exercise and Diet Intervention. Journal of Nutrition, vol. 147, no. 22, pg. 179-186. doi:10.3945/jn.116.240473