Preventing Osteoporosis after Menopause
Osteoporosis, which means 'porous bone,' is a disease in which bones have lost density, making them weaker and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress silently and painlessly until a bone breaks. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation:
80% of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis are women.
As women reach menopause, the chance of developing osteoporosis increases because of the sharp drop in estrogen, which can cause bone loss.
Adequate calcium and vitamin D as part of a healthy diet - along with physical activity - may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later life*.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.