It is a disease in which bone is slowly lost and bones break easily. Often thought of as a woman s disease, osteoporosis can also affect men. They are constantly renewed throug a process called remodeling. Remodeling is where old bone is removed and replaced by new bone. Our bones reach Peak Bone Mass between 20-30 years.
Bone density is stable for a few years and then starts to decrease.
We can reduce the risk of ospeoporosis through diet and exercise. Our body uses calcium to build bone. Vitamin D triples calcium absorption. This is equivalent to 4 cups of milk per day. Dairy products are the best source of calcium.