Gender-specific association between dietary acid load and total lean body mass and its dependency on protein intake in seniors

ConclusionThe association between dietary acid load and %TLM seems to be gender-specific, with a negative impact on total lean mass only among senior women. Therefore, an alkaline diet may be beneficial for preserving total lean mass in senior women, especially in those with low protein intake.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research