If you don t get enough calcium from your food, you might think about taking a calcium supplement. Always check with your doctor before taking any dietary supplement. Vitamin D . Your body uses vitamin D to absorb calcium. Being out in the sun for even a short time every day gives most people enough vitamin D. You can also get this vitamin from supplements, as well as from cereal and milk fortified with vitamin D. Exercise .
Exercise builds bone strength and helps prevent bone loss.
It also helps older people stay active and mobile. Weight-bearing exercises, done on a regular basis, are best for preventing osteoporosis. Walking, jogging, and playing tennis are all good weight-bearing exercises. Always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. Treatment Treatment of osteoporosis aims to stop bone loss and prevent falls.