J M G Curneen1, M Casey2, E Laird3. 1. University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, County Dublin, Ireland. james.curneen.1@ucdconnect.ie. 2. Department of Geriatric Medicine, St James' Hospital, James' Street, Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland. mgavin@stjames.ie. 3. Trinity College School of Biochemistry and Immunology, St James' Hospital, James' Street, Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Previously, no large-scale literature reviews have focussed on the relationship between dietary protein and its impact on bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk-as measures of bone health-in older adults and its potential impact as a primary prevention tool. AIMS: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of varying dietary protein levels on bone health. METHODS: A literature review of trials concerning older adults' (>50 years of age) and animals' varying protein intake in the diet and its effect on BMD (human and animal) and fracture risk (human only) was carried out. Additionally, a review of dietary assessment tools used in these studies was also analysed. RESULTS: Ten out of fourteen trials assessing BMD and dietary protein quantity in humans and 3/4 in animal trials found a positive relationship between these two parameters. Four out of seven trials investigating the relationship between dietary protein quantity and fracture risk displayed a positive, protective effect of dietary protein levels on fracture risk. Sixty-two percent of studies used the Food-Frequency Questionnaire assessment method. DISCUSSION: Increased protein intake in the diet is beneficial to bone health and reduces morbidity and mortality. The importance of using dietary protein, along with calcium and vitamin D, as a primary preventative strategy should be stressed, given the health and cost benefits that this would deliver, with a possible need for a higher level of protein in the diet of an elderly person than what is currently recommended.
BACKGROUND: Previously, no large-scale literature reviews have focussed on the relationship between dietary protein and its impact on bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk-as measures of bone health-in older adults and its potential impact as a primary prevention tool. AIMS: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of varying dietary protein levels on bone health. METHODS: A literature review of trials concerning older adults' (>50 years of age) and animals' varying protein intake in the diet and its effect on BMD (human and animal) and fracture risk (human only) was carried out. Additionally, a review of dietary assessment tools used in these studies was also analysed. RESULTS: Ten out of fourteen trials assessing BMD and dietary protein quantity in humans and 3/4 in animal trials found a positive relationship between these two parameters. Four out of seven trials investigating the relationship between dietary protein quantity and fracture risk displayed a positive, protective effect of dietary protein levels on fracture risk. Sixty-two percent of studies used the Food-Frequency Questionnaire assessment method. DISCUSSION: Increased protein intake in the diet is beneficial to bone health and reduces morbidity and mortality. The importance of using dietary protein, along with calcium and vitamin D, as a primary preventative strategy should be stressed, given the health and cost benefits that this would deliver, with a possible need for a higher level of protein in the diet of an elderly person than what is currently recommended.
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Keywords:
BMD; Elderly; Fracture; Nutrition; Protein
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