![]() Consider the analogy that calcium and vitamin D are the bricks of the bone and estrogen is like the mortar that holds it all together. The amount of calcium and vitamin D needed to optimize bone health increases with aging.Ĭirculating estrogen also is nurturing to bones. So, too, is vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium to be deposited into bones. ![]() A calcium-rich diet is important to maintain optimal bone health and prevent osteoporosis. When bones become weaker, sudden fractures can occur, even with minimal trauma. What screening do I need, and what if any supplements are necessary to optimize my bone health? What factors can help me maintain strong bones as I age?ĪNSWER: Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to thin and lose their strength. I am 42, and I want to be proactive about my bone health. ![]() DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother had osteoporosis and suffered a devastating fall in her early 60s that she never recovered from.
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