Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR  Individuals diagnosed with osteoporosis are often prescribed lifestyle changes, along with medication. These include — Giving up smoking Ensuring adequate calcium and vitamin D intake [1,500mg per day of calcium, preferably through diet and/or supplements; 800-1,200IU [international units] of vitamin D, especially in adults aged 55+ Limiting alcohol consumption Regular exercise

Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR Osteoporosis is a bone disorder. It presents with the clinical portrait of a gradual decrease in the density of bones that weakens them and makes fractures possible. Bones, as you know, contain minerals, like calcium and phosphorus; they are essential to make bones hard and dense. The body requires an adequate