Osteopenia
ebook ∣ A Beginner's Quick Start Guide for Women on Managing Osteopenia Through Diet and Other Natural Methods, with Sample Recipes and a Meal Plan
By Mary Golanna
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If you have osteopenia, it means that your bone density is lower than normal. Osteopenia is not as severe as osteoporosis, but it does increase your risk of developing osteoporosis.
Osteopenia is often diagnosed when a bone density test shows that your bone mineral density (BMD) is lower than it should be. BMD is a measure of how much calcium and other minerals are in your bones.
Osteopenia can occur at any age, but it is most common in older adults. Women are more likely to develop osteopenia than men.
If you have osteopenia, your bone density is lower than normal but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. Osteopenia does not cause any symptoms, but it does increase your risk of developing osteoporosis.
In this beginner's quick start guide, you will discover...
Information about osteopenia
Its symptoms and causes
The difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia
Natural ways to manage the condition
How to manage osteopenia through diet
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