The chapter explores the mechanism behind bone maintenance during the high calcium demand of breastfeeding, revealing the role of the protein CCM3 in building bone. Various experiments on mutant mice and factors impacting bone health, such as a female-specific hormone critical during lactation, shed light on rejuvenation effects and potential implications for bone diseases like osteoporosis.

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