Do high-protein foods rob the bodys bones of calcium, leading to osteoporosis?
For every 1 gram of protein we eat, we lose only 1 mg of calcium. Milk and alternatives have substantially more calcium than protein. For example, one cup of milk contains 315 mg of calcium but only about 9 grams of protein. Any small losses of calcium that might occur are more than compensated for. Canadians should be reminded to follow Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and meet their minimum number of servings from each food group in the recommended serving size. Generally speaking, eating foods rich in calcium throughout life, combined with regular weight-bearing exercise, has proven to be the best prescription for maintaining the health of our bones. Back to the top.
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