High Protein Study

The Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences published results of a study – funded in part by the beef checkoff and pork checkoff – which found that although higher-protein diets support weight loss in overweight and obese women, they might also lower bone density in postmenopausal women who were already trying to lose weight.

In a Purdue University press release, lead researcher Wayne W. Campbell noted that “it is also important to note that these two studies were relatively short, nine to 12 weeks, so studies to evaluate how protein intakes impact body composition and bone beyond the period of active weight loss would be helpful.”

For more about the study, visit Lean beef and bone density.



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