Lower your risk for osteoporosis
Animal protein doesn't cause osteoporosis. Genetics probably play a strong role in osteoporosis (and oestrogen levels in women). Among the factors that can be influences by lifestyle and diet there is evidence for the following:
Helps prevent osteoporosis:
Contributes to osteoporosis:
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Animal protein doesn't cause osteoporosis. Genetics probably play a strong role in osteoporosis (and oestrogen levels in women). Among the factors that can be influences by lifestyle and diet there is evidence for the following:
Helps prevent osteoporosis:
- Weight-bearing exercise throughout one's lifetime
- Higher body weight
- Adequate intake of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and boron
Contributes to osteoporosis:
- High sodium and caffeine intake
- Smoking
- Too little protein
- Excessive vitamin A (retinol, not beta-carotene)
- Possibly vitamin B12 deficiency
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