Osteoporosis is a serious medical condition that causes a deterioration of bone mass which causes the skeleton to become weak and brittle. People with this condition are more prone to bone injuries like fractures. Ensuring adequate calcium intake is important in preventing Osteoporosis, as is consuming or synthesizing enough Vitamin D. Additionally, regular exercise increases strength, which can be preventative against the condition.
Key Takeaways:
- Osteoporosis is a medical condition which causes bones to become porous and brittle, making them prone to fractures.
- We spoke to Lee Sze Mien, consultant dietician of The Nutrition Place, to find out all you need to know to combat the bone disease.
- Women are more susceptible to osteoporosis compared to men because our bone mass is lower to start with.
“Osteoporosis is a medical condition which causes bones to become porous and brittle, making them prone to fractures.”
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