Blogs — osteoparosis

Osteoporosis is a condition which predominantly affects the elderly and is characterised by a weakening of the bones which increases an individual's risk of fragility fractures. Whilst there are numerous factors which influence bone density, calcium and vitamin D deficiency is of high concern. Vitamin D has many functions within the body, one of which is an aid for calcium absorption in the small intestine (Bringhurst et al., 2005). Adequate absorption of dietary calcium is essential to maintain blood calcium levels and prevent excessive amounts being drawn from bone tissue (Sunyecz, 2008). Therefore, the age related decline in gut function is an...