Osteopenia

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    Osteopenia refers to a decrease in bone mineral density that results in reduced bone strength and an increased risk of broken bones. In osteopenia, bone mineral density is below average, but not severe enough to be considered osteoporosis. Osteopenia occurs naturally with advancing age, but may be aggravated by lifestyle factors (e.g., sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition), genetics, medication use, or certain disease states.

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    1. Bone Mineral Density - Xie C, Gong J, Zheng C, Zhang J, Gao J, Tian C, Guo X, Dai S, Gao TEffects of vitamin K supplementation on bone mineral density at different sites and bone metabolism in the middle-aged and elderly population.Bone Joint Res.(2024 Dec 11)
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