# Food and protein for strength in midlife · Menopause Lift

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## Food and protein for strength in midlife

Eating enough to train and to keep muscle and bone, without diets or supplements.

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About this topic

Training asks something of your food. NIAMS links a diet low in calcium and vitamin D to a higher risk of osteoporosis and says that excessive dieting or poor protein intake may increase the risk of bone loss.

The guides in this topic stay with ordinary food: how protein, fibre and calcium fit into meals, eating around a workout, and keeping a food diary if that helps you. They do not recommend supplements or doses.

Sources for this page:

* [NIAMS, Osteoporosis](https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteoporosis)

### Questions about food and protein

Does protein matter after menopause? 

NIAMS names poor protein intake as something that may raise the risk of bone loss.

Do you recommend supplements? 

No. This site does not give supplement or dose advice. A doctor or registered dietitian can advise on your own needs.

Should I cut calories hard while I start lifting? 

Very strict diets are one of the factors NIAMS links to bone loss, so it is worth talking through how much to eat with a professional before you cut back.

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Strength training, muscle, bone and weight in perimenopause and menopause for women aged 35 to 65 and beyond, based on NHS, NIH and other official guidance.

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