The menopause is accompanied by numerous unpleasant ailments and physical changes. One of these is the weakening of our bones. It is a change that sneaks into our bodies unnoticed, but can have serious consequences.

Osteoporosis is a condition that occurs because the balance between the production and breakdown of bone tissue is disrupted. The condition mainly affects women. Why are women more prone to having brittle bones? And what are the risk factors? 

Strong bones are almost literally the foundation of our body. They keep us upright, ensure that we move smoothly through life and provide us with the necessary support. Strong bones are therefore very important for good health.

Our body constantly produces new bone tissue while breaking down old bone tissue. We produce more bone tissue and strengthen our bones during our teenage years. Later in life, we break down more bone tissue than we produce and our bones become more brittle. This increases the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Here are five ways to help ensure that your bones remain as strong as possible later in life. 

Calcium is an essential mineral that the body needs to function. The body does not make calcium itself, so the mineral can be absorbed solely via food. Calcium contributes, among other things, to the development of strong bones, a process that mainly takes place in childhood and adolescence. 

Calcium deficiency can have serious consequences. You can read here exactly what these consequences are and how you can prevent a lack of calcium. 

During the gloomy winter months, about 90% of the Belgian population suffers from vitamin D deficiency. What are the consequences of this? Are there any symptoms and  risk groups? And how can we avoid a lack of vitamin D without having to move to a sunny destination? 

In addition to calcium, vitamin D is important for developing and maintaining strong bones and teeth. Because it promotes the absorption of calcium, it protects us against bone loss or osteoporosis. Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of bone fractures. So is that not a good reason to book a trip to the sun? 

You can find all the information you need about vitamin D in the article below.

Calcium is a necessary building block of the body and ensures strong bones and strong teeth. Calcium deficiency is of little consequence at first but, if it persists, it can cause serious damage to our bones.

A lot of people do not know exactly what vitamin K is, let alone in what foods it is found. However, this vitamin is necessary for strong bones and good blood clotting. You can read everything you need to know about vitamin K in the article below.