It wouldn't be an understatement if we said that India suffers from poor bone health. In an era obsessed with protein and muscle-building trends on social media, bone health has become a blind spot for many Indians, worsened by widespread micronutrient deficiencies.
In fact, if we look at data, Indians suffer from high rates of osteoporosis, osteopenia, and vitamin D and iodine deficiencies across the population.
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These conditions collectively contribute to low bone density, higher fracture risk, and reduced musculoskeletal resilience.
OSTEOPOROSIS AND BONE DENSITY
Studies suggest that more than 50% of women over 50 in the country suffer from low bone mass.
It's a silent medical condition, usually called deceptive by doctors, that goes undiagnosed until a fracture occurs in the wrist, the hip or the spine.
As you age, there's a growing loss of bone tissue.
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