ZOE Science & Nutrition Recap: Strengthen your bones and avoid osteoporosis | Professor Tim Spector & Professor Cyrus Cooper
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Dec 3, 2024 
Professor Tim Spector, a leading expert in nutritional science and author, joins Professor Cyrus Cooper to discuss the often-overlooked issue of bone health. They reveal that osteoporosis affects many over 50 and emphasize the importance of preventive measures. Discover how dietary quality, focusing on a plant-rich diet, plays a crucial role in bone strength. The conversation also challenges common myths about calcium while underlining the necessity of weight-bearing exercises to maintain bone density throughout life.
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Osteoporosis Overview
- Osteoporosis, a common bone disorder, reduces bone density and increases fracture risk.
- The most common fractures are in the hip, spine, and wrist.
Silent Fractures
- Many vertebral fractures are discovered incidentally on radiographs, not through trauma.
- These fractures can cause a bent spine, often without noticeable pain.
Bone Density Development
- Bone density increases throughout childhood and adolescence, peaking around age 25.
- Osteoporosis involves reduced collagen and mineral content in bones.
