Researchers in the United States of America have good news for all senior citizens. Researchers at Boston's Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, evaluated the daily protein consumption of 946 seniors from the Framingham Osteoporosis Study.

Senior study author, Marian Hannan stated that volunteers that consumed greater amounts of protein in their diet, had less chances of suffering from hip fracture.

The study established that people that consumed lesser amount of protein ran almost 50% more chances of suffering from hip fracture, while those, who consumed a superior amount of protein through their diet, were less likely to suffer from hip fracture.

Those suffering from hip fractures had consumed less than the daily 46 grams, or almost 1.5 ounces of dietary protein that is recommended for adults to consume.

People suffering from the problem should consume more amount of protein through the kind of food products and items they eat.

Usually, people think, that maximum amount of protein can be consumed only by eating some kind of non-vegetarian food however vegetarians should not lose their heart, since the maximum amount of protein can be taken by consuming soybean.

Older women must consume at least 46 grams of protein, and definitely, older men need more protein, so they should consume at least 56 grams of protein every day.

Problem of hip fracture is a major cause of concern in older people. This study has provided the information that will surely provide some relief to all those seniors that are suffering from the problematic phase.

In fact, the study has opened the doors to a new morning for elderly people that may have lost all hopes while they suffer the condition.

Best sources of protein are egg whites, soy or soy products, in dairy, milk or milk products, seaweed, and of course, vegetables.