What exactly is osteoporosis? The bone is constantly subjected to a process of renewal and repair: this is bone remodeling. Concretely, in part thanks to the action of certain hormones (calciotropic hormones) and certain proteins (cytokines), the “old” bone cells are eliminated while new ones appear. in the same place.
Bone remodeling loses its effectiveness with aging, which leads to bone fragility which progresses with age, in both women and men. Osteoporosis, for its part, corresponds to a pathological acceleration of the phenomenon of bone remodeling: it leads to an excessive loss of bone mass, therefore to a decrease in the resistance of the bone. skeleton, which promotes fractures.
Osteoporosis, responsible for 377,000 fractures each year
Thereby, according to Inserm, every year, osteoporosis is responsible for 377,000 new fractures: 74,000 hip fractures (fractures of the neck of the feces), at least 56,000 painful fractures of the vertebrae (formerly called are “vertebral compression”), 56,000 wrist fractures and 191,000 fractures affecting other bones (pelvis, ribs, humerus, tibia, fibula, collarbone, scapula, sternum .. .).
In women, osteoporosis is more frequent since at menopause, an estrogen deficiency sets in: however, these sex hormones participate in the phenomenon of bone remodeling by slowing down the degradation of bone tissue and promoting the formation of young bones.
Osteoporosis is treatable: the most widely used drugs are those of the bisphosphonate family â ???? these slow down the activity of osteoclasts, the cells that degrade bone. It is also possible to prevent osteoporosis, first through regular physical activity (swimming, Nordic walking, aquagym …) and then possibly through a vitamin D supplement which helps strengthen bones. Tobacco and alcohol should be avoided since they promote bone loss …
AT?? read :
Is Prolia a Dangerous Osteoporosis Drug?
Baldness: osteoporosis medication makes hair grow
The Mediterranean diet for menopause osteoporosis