Osteoporosis Risk Factors

Risk Factors

• Stress
  Family history of bone disease, especially osteoporosis
  Short and thin body type, fair skin
  Deficiencies in calcium, magnesium and Vitamin D caused by caffeine intake, alcohol, cigarette smoking and carbonated beverages
  Lack of exercise and sedentary lifestyle
  Diet high in salt, protein and fat
  Declining hormones
  Total hysterectomy before age 45
  Early menopause
  Not having children, or having them late
  Kidney or liver disease
  Low calcitonin
  Diabetes
  Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Physical Warning Signs That Osteoporosis May Be Ahead

• Chronic low back pain
  Loss of height
  Periodontal gum disease
  Leg cramps
  Joint pain
  Rheumatoid arthritis
  Tooth loss
  Premature gray hair

Please note that there can be other causes. This is for education only. It is not intended to treat, prevent or cure a medical disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult a health care professional