Abstract
Deficiency in specific nutrients can play a major contributing role in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis and fragility fractures. In addition to calcium and vitamin D, several studies point to the existence of a tight connection between protein intake and bone metabolism. Protein intake below the recommended daily allowance could be particularly detrimental for both the acquisition of bone mass and its conservation throughout adult life. Various studies have found some relationship between the level of protein intake and either calcium—phosphate metabolism, bone mineral mass, or the risk of osteoporotic fracture (1–3). Nevertheless, long-term influence of dietary protein on bone mineral metabolism and skeletal mass has been difficult to document.
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