OSTEOPOROSIS IS OFTEN thought of as a woman’s disease. While it’s true that women are diagnosed with the condition at higher rates than men, guys shouldn’t be taking their bone health for granted. The NIH warns that guys 65 and older are at considerable risk for the bone condition. Experiencing a fracture after 50 is also considered a possible early sign of osteoporosis.
Getting enough vitamin D and calcium is important in maintaining strong, healthy bones as you age. And don’t forget about vitamin K.
“Vitamin K is a critical vitamin in our diets and serves a variety of functions within the body,” says registered dietitian Kristin Gillespie, MS, RD, LDN. Vitamin K is important in activating proteins needed for blood clotting and bone formation. People with a vitamin K deficiency may have lower bone mineralization and an increased risk of osteoporosis.
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