Now suppose the spaces between the bars are quite large while the bars are thin, weak, and easily breakable this is what your bone will look like if you have osteoporosis.
Weak bones are a result of two factors.
Secondly, beginning at age 30 bones begin to break down and this process accelerates in women after menopause. There is also evidence that continuing these habits beyond thirty can help to minimize the bone breakdown that occurs later in life. We all know that obtaining adequate calcium is crucial to building and maintaining strong bone. It is recommended that Americans consume between 1000 and 1300 mg of calcium per day equal to 3-4 servings per day. Vitamin D allows your body to absorb calcium and is found in fortified dairy products.