Preventing Osteoporosis (Page 2 of 6)

Risk factors you can change:

• Sex hormones: abnormal absence of menstrual periods (amenorrhea), low estrogen level (menopause), and low testosterone level in men.
• Anorexia.
• A lifetime diet low in calcium and vitamin D.
• Use of certain medications, such as glucocorticoids or some anticonvulsants.
• An inactive lifestyle or extended bed rest.
• Cigarette smoking.
• Excessive use of alcohol.

Prevention
To reach optimal peak bone mass and continue building new bone tissue as you get older, there are several factors you should consider:

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