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    1992

    Dietary L-lysine and calcium metabolism in humans

    Civitelli R, Villareal DT, Agnusdei D

    Published in Nutrition

    Key Findings

    L-lysine supplementation increased intestinal calcium absorption and reduced urinary calcium excretion in healthy women.

    Conclusions

    Possible adjunct role in calcium economy.

    Limitations

    Very small mechanistic study, no bone endpoints.

    Supplements Studied

    L-Lysine
    Amino Acid

    L-lysine supplementation increased intestinal calcium absorption and reduced urinary calcium excretion.

    Calcium
    Mineral

    L-lysine supplementation increased intestinal calcium absorption and reduced urinary calcium excretion in healthy women.

    Study Details

    Year:1992
    Sample Size:30
    Quality Score:4/10

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