Orthopaedic surgeon and bone health expert Dr Doug Lucas stated that the primary dietary mistake made by women with osteoporosis is underconsuming protein rather than calcium.
Dr Lucas noted that bones consist of approximately 50 percent protein by volume, primarily forming a collagen framework that provides structural scaffolding for calcium minerals.
He recommends a daily protein intake target of 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight to support effective bone repair and maintenance.