Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that affects mostly older women and weakens bones, making them more susceptible to breaking. When bones break from osteoporosis, serious health issues and disability can occur. Steps should be taken at an early age and continued over a lifetime to build bone mass and prevent bone loss. 

Most common reasons for bone loss

• Not getting enough calcium. Your body uses calcium for a number of reasons from building health bones and teeth to regulating your heart’s rhythm. Since your body cannot produce it, all your calcium needs must be met by foods you eat or drink (or supplements). If you do not consume the amount you need each day, your body will rob calcium from your bones.
• Post-menopause. As you age, your body’s bone production slows down and is not able to keep up with your body’s needs. As a result, your body will take calcium from your bones, causing them to lose density. After menopause, this process speeds up and can lead to weak, brittle bones.