Dairy products Quote by Anonymous
““We know today the calcium from plants can provide protection from fractures, while calcium derived from dairy products increases fracture risk. This is evident in a June 2016 longitudinal study from the China Health and Nutrition Survey published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research – Long-Term Low Intake of Dietary Calcium and Fracture Risk In Older Adults With Plant-Based Diet (65). Researchers found a high intake of calcium from dairy products may not offer protection from bone fractures, while a lower intake of calcium from plant-derived foods was protective. Calcium intake, and the number of bone fractures were analyzed from 6,210 participants consuming plant-based diets in the China Health and Nutrition Survey. Lower calcium intakes sourced from plants were found to be the most protective, with no added benefits for consuming above that range. The authors conclude, “A plant-based diet may be associated with lower requirements for calcium intake for bone health, compared with Westernized diets.””
About This Quote
Source Study: Long-Term Low Intake of Dietary Calcium and Fracture Risk in Older Adults With Plant-Based Diet, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 2016
Plant-derived calcium may protect bones better than dairy calcium, suggesting lower calcium needs for plant‑based eaters.
In simple terms: Plant calcium can be more protective than dairy calcium.
Key Takeaway
Consider plant sources for bone health.
Themes
nutrition
bone health
dietary calcium
plant-based diets
Mood
informative
analytical
Type
research
educational
When to use this quote
- elderly health programs
- diet planning
- public health guidelines
- clinical nutrition advice
Key Concepts
bioavailability
risk reduction
dietary requirements
Questions to Reflect On
- How does plant calcium differ biologically from dairy calcium?
- What dietary adjustments could optimize bone health?
A Different Perspective
Results may not apply to all populations or calcium needs.
