ZOE Science & Nutrition

What to eat to avoid osteoporosis

Apr 18, 2024
Prof. Tim Spector, a leading epidemiologist and scientific co-founder at ZOE, joins Prof. Cyrus Cooper, an expert in rheumatology from the University of Oxford. Together, they unveil the hidden dangers of osteoporosis and how bone density changes through life. They debunk myths surrounding calcium and vitamin D, advocating for whole food sources. The duo stresses the importance of personalized lifestyle changes, highlighting effective strategies like weight-bearing exercises to enhance bone health and reduce fracture risks.
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INSIGHT

Osteoporosis Burden

  • Osteoporosis is a disease causing fragile bones, often unnoticed until too late.
  • It leads to significant hospitalizations, exceeding those of other major diseases for women over 45.
INSIGHT

Osteoporosis facts

  • Osteoporosis is not primarily genetic and can be reversed.
  • Menopause doesn't cause osteoporosis, but bone density declines more sharply after it.
ANECDOTE

Vertebral Fracture without Trauma

  • Rolling over in bed can cause a vertebral fracture due to osteoporosis.
  • Many vertebral fractures are discovered incidentally on x-rays.
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