From Bone Basics to Breakthroughs — Welcome!

The Invisible Strength Within

Most people don’t give their bones much thought until one breaks or an injury occurs. However, as we age, our bones weaken. That’s why building strong foundations and maintaining healthy bones is essential for an ageing population.

So, what is healthy bone?

• A strong outer shell known as cortical bone, composed of collagen and calcium phosphate deposits.

• A spongy inner structure called trabecular bone, which absorbs impacts and supports the weight placed on the bone.

Within the bone are smaller, active cells hard at work: osteoblasts, which build new bone, and osteoclasts, which break down and reabsorb old bone. Your bones are alive and constantly changing. For example the average skeleton is completely renewed every 10 years.

Where do osteoporosis and osteopenia come in?

Bone health exists on a continuum, ranging from healthy bone to osteopenia, and then to osteoporosis.
Osteopenia refers to lower-than-normal bone density compared to that of young, healthy individuals. Often, there are no symptoms at this stage.
Osteoporosis is characterised by a more significant loss of bone density and is frequently diagnosed only after a fracture occurs. One in three women over the age of 50 is affected, largely due to menopause and the accompanying decline in oestrogen levels.

In this newsletter, we’ll explore how to manage bone health throughout the lifespan and maintain as much bone density as possible as we age. This will include guidance on exercise, diet, supplementation, and lifestyle changes.

So stick around

there’s lots to learn!

Thanks,
Jordan