ProteinPowders Archive

• Recent studies have shown that animal protein sources increase bone health and density despite the strong sentiment among most experts that too much protein is makes bones weaker
• The dogma that bone protection is compromised by meat protein was established from studies done in the 1960’s and 70’s when little was know about the positive aspects of protein
• A 2003 study done by the Agricultural Research Service reported no adverse effect on calcium retention by the participants. The subjects in the study were postmenopausal women who only received half of the RDA of calcium and ingested 117 grams of protein per day, including 10.5 ounces of meat

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