06/08/2024
Bones stop growing in our teens. Peak bone strength occurs by age 30. As we age our bodies lose more bone mass than is replaced. Past age 50 this accelerates and can lead to osteoporosis. Slender, older, fair skinned females are at particular risk. Women account for 80% of cases of osteoporosis. Women, develop osteoporosis during and after menopause as levels of estrogen drop.
