In the first phase of the trial already underway, the study includes women who are less than 65 years old and who have osteoporosis but are otherwise healthy. Because it's a phase one trial, the study is only investigating the safety of the treatment. Lash notes that taking preventive measures is still vitally important in warding off osteoporosis. We urge people to maintain healthy lifestyles , not to smoke , to exercise , not to drink excessive amounts of caffeine . Although women are most at risk for osteoporosis, they are not alone.
Bone building occurs over a lifetime.
Teenagers, especially girls, need to be certain they are getting enough calcium in their diets. A deficiency in adolescence could lay the groundwork for osteoporosis later in life. Those at higher risk for developing osteoporosis include women who have reached menopause, women who've had their ovaries removed, people with a family history of the disease, and those who smoke, drink alcohol or eat few calcium-rich dairy foods.