Aging and bone loss

    • What causes bone loss? : MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

      Cortical bone loss begins at approximately age 40 for both sexes and proceeds at a rate of 0.3-0.5% per year. Accelerated loss occurs at a rate of 2-3% per year, beginning at menopause and lasting for 8 to 10 years, before resuming the slow loss rate. Trabecular bone loss may begin at age 30 to 35 years. It appears that there is a curvilinear ...


    • [DOC File]Diet and Osteoporosis

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      aging and bone tissue Of two principal effects of aging on bone, the first is the loss of calcium and other minerals from bone matrix (demineralization), which may result in osteoporosis. The second principal effect of aging on the skeletal system is a decreased rate of protein synthesis, resulting in decreased production of matrix components ...


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      Body and Bone Composition and the Skin. People gain weight as they get older. The percentage of body weight that is fat is increased and we gradually lose muscle mass. The loss of muscle mass begins slowly but increases more quickly as we age. The number of fast twitch muscle fibers - the ones that give us power - decrease so strength is ...


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      The loss of some bone mass appears to be partly a natural part of the aging process itself. However, dietary and other lifestyle factors can slow down or accelerate the loss of bone …


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