The Effect of Protein on Calcium Absorption and Gastric Acid Production
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
We have established that dietary protein is an important regulator of intestinal calcium
absorption in humans. However, we do not understand the mechanism by which dietary protein is
affecting calcium absorption. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to evaluate whether
dietary protein-induced changes in gastric acid secretion explain the observed changes in
intestinal calcium absorption.