The Role of Nutrition in the Management of Osteoporosis and Periodontal Diseases
An age-related disease, osteoporosis is highly prevalent and results in serious effects on health and quality of life. In the United States, 10 million individuals have osteoporosis and another 34 million have low bone mass (osteopenia). Approximately 80% of individuals with osteoporosis are women. One in four men older than age 50 is also affected by the disease.1
Osteoporosis usually goes undetected until pain or spontaneous fracture occurs. It has a genetic component and is characterized by decreased bone strength, causing bones to be more susceptible to fracture.1,2 The disease is associated with decreased estrogen, inadequate calcium, vitamin D, energy intake, and a lack of weight-bearing activity.1,3
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