Gastrointestinal conditions can increase the risk of osteoporosis and are often overlooked. They may begin early in life (such as coeliac disease or inflammatory bowel disease), leading to long-term exposure to bone health risks.
Poor digestion and absorption can reduce the body’s ability to take in key nutrients needed for bone strength, which may weaken bones over time.
When combined with lifestyle factors like smoking, poor diet, and low physical activity, the risk of bone loss increases further.
The good news: simple, preventative steps can help protect bone health.
Poor digestion and absorption can reduce the body’s ability to take in key nutrients needed for bone strength, which may weaken bones over time.
When combined with lifestyle factors like smoking, poor diet, and low physical activity, the risk of bone loss increases further.
The good news: simple, preventative steps can help protect bone health.
