Calcium Important During Weight Loss
In a study conducted at Rutgers University, researchers studied 73 women who were either on a weight loss diet or a weight maintenance diet, with either normal or high intakes of calcium. The study lasted a total of 6 weeks. Out of the 57 women who finished the study, those on the weight loss diet taking only normal amounts of calcium exhibited inadequate absorption of the nutrient, which has the possibility of impacting bone mass. The researchers suggested that weight loss programs may be associated with increased calcium requirements to help maintain bone mass. More research is needed to support their suggestion. For more information go to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 80, August 2004.
In a study conducted at Rutgers University, researchers studied 73 women who were either on a weight loss diet or a weight maintenance diet, with either normal or high intakes of calcium. The study lasted a total of 6 weeks. Out of the 57 women who finished the study, those on the weight loss diet taking only normal amounts of calcium exhibited inadequate absorption of the nutrient, which has the possibility of impacting bone mass. The researchers suggested that weight loss programs may be associated with increased calcium requirements to help maintain bone mass. More research is needed to support their suggestion. For more information go to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 80, August 2004.