Did you know that the disease of osteoporosis can be preventable? Weight bearing exercise and the proper combination of nutrients like magnesium, potassium and calcium can fuel the rebuilding of soft or brittle bones. Now don’t miss understand if you have received a diagnosis of osteoporosis or other brittle bone disorders you can have a better health with exercise and proper nutrition, but this is dependent on your primary care providers recommendations and your overall health at that time.

According to the Mayo clinic, more than 3 million people are diagnosed each year. Diagnosis is usually suspect after a fracture occurs. Lab results are the only clear diagnosis, in addition your physician may require a bone density scan to determine the stage of degeneration. There are medications that can be used to assist with symptoms. As stated above exercise and nutrients proper for bone health can help to slow down or stabilize the disease process.