Bionutra - The Freedom To Live Well : Introduction to Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition where bone mass and strength decreases. Bones become brittle and more vulnerable to fractures of the hip, spine and wrist. Hip fractures can cause significant loss of function while spine fractures can progress to chronic back pain and deformity.

Understanding Menopause Flower Osteoporosis is a ‘silent’ disease where bone loss occurs initially very slowly and produces few symptoms. It affects both men and women. Men begin to lose bones gradually in their golden years while bone loss speeds up after menopause in women.

You may already be in the early stages of osteoporosis but are not aware of it. This booklet gives you a better understanding of osteoporosis, its risks and effects, so you can take preventive measures to build and maintain healthy bones early in life.


				Introduction to Osteoporosis Introduction to Osteoporosis The Importance of Bones Causes of Osteoporosis Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis Risks of Osteoporosis Early Detection of Osteoporosis Managing Osteoporosis Supplements Drug Treatments Exercise Diet Preventing Falls Osteoporosis is a condition where bone mass and strength decreases. Bones become brittle and more vulnerable to fractures of the hip, spine and wrist. Hip fractures can cause significant loss of function while spine fractures can progress to chronic back pain and deformity. Osteoporosis is a ‘silent’ disease where bone loss occurs initially very slowly and produces few symptoms. It affects both men and women. Men begin to lose bones gradually in their golden years while bone loss speeds up after menopause in women. You may already be in the early stages of osteoporosis but are not aware of it. This booklet gives you a better understanding of osteoporosis, its risks and effects, so you can take preventive measures to build and maintain healthy bones early in life.