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The acid-base hypothesis: diet and bone in the Framingham Osteoporosis Study.
Tucker KL, Hannan MT, Kiel DP.
Eur J Nutr. 2001 Oct;40(5):231-7.
PMID: 11842948

RESULTS: As hypothesized, magnesium, potassium, fruit and vegetable intakes were significantly associated with bone mineral density at baseline and among men, with lower bone loss over four years. In contrast to the hypothesis, higher rather than lower protein intakes were associated with lower bone loss. CONCLUSION: Together these results support the role of base forming foods and nutrients in bone maintenance. The role of protein appears to be complex and is probably dependent on the presence of other nutrients available in a mixed diet. A balanced diet with ample fruit and vegetables and adequate protein appears to be important to bone mineral density.

The acid-base hypothesis: diet and bone in the Framingham Osteoporosis Study.
Tucker KL, Hannan MT, Kiel DP.
Eur J Nutr. 2001 Oct;40(5):231-7.
PMID: 11842948