Promoting Bone Strength: Guidelines to prevent and reduce risks for osteoporosis

Abstract

Bones accumulate and supply calcium to the body. Bone mass reabsorbs and rebuilds all the time. Low bone mass and density with the deterioration of microstructures cause the bones to become fragile, which is a characteristic of osteoporosis. Taking care of bones is important for all ages because the rate of bone growth is rapid during childhood to early adulthood. After that, the bone mass is stable and then gradually decline. Therefore, caring for bones strength to prevent osteoporosis should start early in life while not taking care for bones early of life and not maintaining them during the adulthood may result in osteoporosis later in life. This article presents the nature and strength of bones, bone strength assessing, and suggestions to prevent and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. The suggestions include consuming foods that contain sufficient calcium and protein, exposing to sunlight to create vitamin D properly, exercising with resistance and anti-gravity, and avoiding risk factors. These are guidelines for people of all ages also for health personnel to promote bone health that prevent and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.