

Osteoporosis and Bone Health
(This is a two part series in Osteoporosis. Part 1 is covering background information and Part 2 will cover diet, lifestyle, nutrition, and therapeutic options) Osteoporosis is a disease that is characterized by low bone mass with bone architecture disruption and bone fragility, resulting in an increased risk of fracture, particularly at the spine, hip, wrist, humerus, and pelvis . Osteoporotic fractures usually occur via a fall from a standing height or less. If you have li