As women age, they need the proper amount of Calcium to prevent osteoporosis and avoid bone fractures and breakages, but how much Calcium is recommended?
Can coffee cause osteoporosis in aging women?
Posted by admin on January 18th, 2010
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Aging women are likely to develop osteoporosis because of the loss of estrogen during menopause, which affects bone strength and density. Other risk factors include:
- Family history
- Intaking low amounts of Calcium and Vitamin D
- Sedentary Lifestyle
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Low body weight
- Hyperthyroidism
