Bone physiology Bone is living tissue, made of mineralized cartilage, being made, un-made, and made anew Prepubertal bone growth mediated by pituitary growth hormone. After puberty, bone resorption and bone renewal are dependent on sex hormones. Bone mass reflects a the balance of resorption and new bone formation. Osteoclasts resorb old bone and osteoblasts make new bone. Calcium chain Soil is the source of all minerals.
Plants are the primary food source of digestible, absorbable calcium.
Ingestion of plants puts calcium into stomach. Avoid excess protein intake, long term antibiotics, calcium-losing diuretics, and fluoride Conventional Treatment Conventional treatment consists of estrogen, vitamin D, and calcium. In some cases, doctors are recommending testosterone. Progesterone is overlooked. Progesterone hypothesis Peak bone mass occurs in women at age 35.