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Osteoporosis
1 in 3 women and 1 in 12 men in the UK will have osteoporosis over the age of 50 and in the UK an estimated 3 million people suffer from this condition. Osteoporosis literally means 'porous bones', it is a condition where the tiny holes in the bone become bigger, making it fragile and liable to break easily. Throughout this condition, there appears to be a proportional decrease across a range of minerals involved in bone health. However, there are a number of treatments available. Mineral rich foods with weight bearing exercise are the most important first steps. If you are concerned about this condition you may wish to consider having a bone density scan or an osteoporosis risk assessment from a urine sample.
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