What Is Osteopenia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. How Can Individuals Prevent Osteopenia?
Young people can prevent osteopenia by gaining as much bone mass as possible before they reach age 35. Even though they may not be gaining mass, people older than 35 can still make lifestyle choices to prevent or slow down age-related bone loss. The most important activity is to do weight-bearing exercise on a regular basis and to maintain an optimal weight for a person’s age and height.
Diet also plays a role in preventing bone loss. People should eat calcium- and nutrient-rich foods and consider supplementing with vitamin D. Medications with known detrimental effects on bone density should be avoided if possible, and hormone therapy should be considered for post-menopausal women.
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