Dietary protein supplementation and recovery from femoral fracture

A recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that protein supplementation improved recovery from femoral fractures in an elderly population. A 6-month course of protein supplementation (20 g/day, 5 days/week) improved serum prealbumin and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) con...

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Published in:Nutrition reviews 1998-11, Vol.56 (11), p.337-340
Main Authors: Porter, K.H, Johnson, M.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
bone density
bone fractures
dietary protein
Dietary Proteins - administration & dosage
Dietary Proteins - therapeutic use
Dietary Supplements
Female
Femoral Fractures - diet therapy
femur
Fractures
healing
Humans
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Legs
Male
Medical sciences
men
Nutrition Policy
Nutritional Requirements
Older people
protein supplements
Proteins
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
women
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Summary:A recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that protein supplementation improved recovery from femoral fractures in an elderly population. A 6-month course of protein supplementation (20 g/day, 5 days/week) improved serum prealbumin and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) concentrations, minimized bone loss, and decreased length of stay in rehabilitation facilities.
ISSN:0029-6643
1753-4887
DOI:10.1111/j.1753-4887.1998.tb01672.x