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HOW
DO BONES CHANGE?
Your bone
structure is made of living tissue that is composed of cells embedded
in a mineral matrix. This tissue creates fresh bone to replenish worn
bone segments–in fact, your body's bones are completely replaced
every 12 years.
From childhood
into your early 20s, bone continues to grow, as new bone formation outweighs
bone loss. By your late 20s, your bones are as strong and thick as they
will ever be. However, around your mid 30s, bone building can no longer
keep up with bone removal, and bone mass begins to decrease.
WHAT
CAN I DO ABOUT BONE LOSS?
Taking care of your bones as early as possible can help to ensure better
bone structure in your later years. Monitoring bone status can be a step
in this process.
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