Literally osteopenia mean ‘bone poverty’, of which there are four grouped causes:
*Osteoporosis
*Osteomalacia
*Hyperparathyroidism
*Myeloma
Osteopenia is decreased bone density that is not as severe as osteoporosis. It is a warning sign for women that they are at risk of osteoporosis.
It can be a precursor to osteoporosis, though not everyone with osteopenia develops osteoporosis.
Primary hyperparathyroidism is an example of too much resorption of both bone matrix and mineral. A combination of these causes results in the undermineralization present in the majority of osteopenic disorders.
Preventing bone loss involves more than just taking calcium supplements. It involves:
*Exercising at least three hours weekly
*Eliminating soda from diet
*Adding vitamin and mineral supplementation
*Starting to take calcium supplements prior to menopause.
What is osteopenia?
