Calcium And Vitamin D May Not Be The Only Protection Against Bone Loss
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 10:31
in Biology & Nature
Diets that are high in protein and cereal grains produce an excess of acid in the body which may increase calcium excretion and weaken bones, according to a new study. The study found that increasing the alkali content of the diet, with a pill or through a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has the opposite effect and strengthens skeletal health.