Osteoporosis Diet

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Purpose

Calcium is essential to the body.  It is the most common mineral in the body and is needed in tiny amounts for the function of most vital organs such as heart and brain.  However, the vast majority of calcium is used by the bones and teeth.  During early childhood and adolescence, vigorous bone growth occurs.  However, bone is a living tissue and calcium leaves the bone as new bone is being created.  By the mid 30’s, a shift occurs whereby more calcium begins to leave bone than is deposited.  Bones begin to weaken.  In the earliest stages, this is called osteopenia.  As it worsens, it becomes osteoporosis.  This is when bone fractures of the hip and spine begin to occur.  It is never too late to reverse this process, though starting early in life and when young will give you the best chance of having strong bones later in life.
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