Osteoporosis causes bones to thin and weaken. With osteoporosis, bone minerals are lost, causing bones to become so brittle that they could result in a wrist, hip, or spine fracture.

No matter what your age, you can take steps to prevent bone loss.

Here are some preventative tips:

Between 10 and 20 Years of Age –

• You will need 1,300 mg of calcium daily

Between 20 and 35 Years of Age –

• get adequate calcium and exercise to help achieve peak bone density
• At least 1,000 mg of calcium daily

Between 35 and 50 Years of Age –

• Getting annually Bone material density scan
• get adequate calcium and exercise to help achieve peak bone density
• At least 1,000 mg of calcium daily

Older Than 50 Years of Age –

• get adequate calcium and exercise to help achieve peak bone density
• At least 1,000 mg of calcium daily
• Get more Vitamin D

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