November 2009 PMID 19419322

Meta-analysis of the effect of the acid-ash hypothesis of osteoporosis on calcium balance.

Tanis R Fenton, Andrew W Lyon, Michael Eliasziw, Suzanne C Tough, David A Hanley

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The group collectively emphasizes that the acid-ash hypothesis is unsupported by high-quality research, with posts stating 'Meta-analysis' and 'no evidence' to challenge misconceptions. The tone ranges from informative to dismissive of outdated science, and references to systematic reviews and official data reflect thoughtful engagement and acknowledgment of scientific consensus.

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Most discussions strongly agree that the meta-analysis disproves the acid-ash hypothesis, emphasizing the lack of scientific support for diet-related bone loss concerns.

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While there is clear agreement, some posts show moderate curiosity about related research and share references, indicating a general but not intense interest in the topic.

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The discussions strongly suggest that the findings significantly influence beliefs about diet and osteoporosis, as many emphasize debunking myths and citing evidence to challenge previous assumptions.

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The meta-analysis tested the acidash hypothesis, which suggests that diets high in protein and grains with low potassium lead to increased urine calcium, bone calcium loss, and osteoporosis, but the study found no solid evidence supporting this connection.
The analysis reviewed only high-quality studies involving healthy adults and found that although higher net acid excretion (NAE) was linked to more calcium in urine, it did not correlate with actual calcium loss from the body or markers of bone degradation.
Overall, the findings indicate that increasing dietary acid load does not cause bone mineral loss or osteoporosis, and efforts to promote alkaline diets for preventing calcium loss are not scientifically justified based on current high-quality research.]

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Meta-analysis of the effect of the acid-ash hypothesis of osteoporosis on calcium balance - PubMed There is no evidence from superior quality balance studies that increasing the diet acid load promotes skeletal bone mineral loss or osteoporosis. https://t.co/Wd02A0lFPK

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@nutritionorg @mackinprof Another myth- high protein diets lead to bone loss through the “acid-ash” hypothesis. Busted. See 2009 meta-analysis https://t.co/n4Frs1qMEw #Nutrition2024 #YINIxNutrition2024 https://t.co/TBveqWLKOY

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