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We’re used to thinking that bone health only affects us in later life. However, it’s important to be conscious of our bones from a young age, because peak mineral bone density for men and women occurs between the ages of 25 and 35[i].
Once our bones have reached their peak density, it slowly begins to decline with age[ii].It is believed that a 10 percent increase in bone mineral density during adolescence could delay the development of osteoporosis (a disease known characterised by bone fragility and fractures) by 13 years[iii].
It’s not just bone fractures that pose a health risk, 95% of people who have osteoporosis have at least one co-existing disease[iv], the most common are arthrosis and arthritis. Research also shows an association between heart failure and osteoporosis[v].
There is good evidence to suggest that dietary and lifestyle therapies and specific types of exercise can improve bone mineral density. Here are some top tips to support bone health.
Lifestyle Tips
Consider support with supplements (following advice from a qualified healthcare professional)
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References
[i] Davies JH, Evans BAJ, Gregory JW. Bone mass acquisition in healthy children. Archives of Disease in Childhood 2005;90:373-378.
[ii] Demontiero, Oddom et al. “Aging and bone loss: new insights for the clinician.” Therapeutic advances in musculoskeletal disease vol. 4,2 (2012): 61-76. doi:10.1177/1759720X11430858
[iii] Santos L, Elliott-Sale KJ, Sale C. Exercise and bone health across the lifespan. Biogerontology. 2017;18(6):931–946. doi:10.1007/s10522-017-9732-6
[iv] Puthet al. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2018) 19:144 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-018-2060-4
[v] Farhat GN, Cauley JA. The link between osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Clin Cases Miner Bone Metab. 2008;5(1):19–34.