Dairy vs Plant-based Beverages for Improving Bone Health During Exercise

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN · Apr 19, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how drinking dairy milk compares to two types of plant-based beverages (one made from peas and the other from almonds) after exercise to see which is better for improving bone health in people with osteoporosis. The study will involve resistance training (like weight lifting) three times a week for a year and will look at how these drinks affect bone strength, body composition (like muscle and fat), and overall physical performance in both men and women aged 50 and older, particularly focusing on postmenopausal women.

To participate in this trial, women must be postmenopausal, and men need to be at least 50 years old. Some people may not be eligible if they take certain medications affecting bone health, have health conditions that could prevent them from exercising safely, or have travel or surgery planned during the study. Participants will be expected to commit to a year-long program of exercise and drink either dairy or a plant-based beverage after their workouts. This study offers a chance to contribute to important research on bone health and nutrition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Women need to be postmenopausal (no age limit)
• • Men need to be 50y or older
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Taking medications that might affect bone
• • Conditions that might preclude participating in a resistance-training program (determined by the "Get Active Questionnaire").
• • Planning 6 weeks of travel during the 12 month intervention period
• • Planning major surgery during the 12 month intervention period
• • Already strength training greater than 2 days per week for 30 minutes or longer per session
• • Allergies to ingredients in the beverages