Research
Hormonal
Age-related bone loss is primarily driven by the decline in muscle strength, which precedes bone loss, rather than hormonal changes alone.
As you age, prioritize strength training to maintain muscle mass. This is crucial for bone health, potentially more so than hormonal changes alone, as muscle loss often drives bone loss.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
in cases of disuse, the loss of muscle strength precedes the loss of bone mass... the recovery of muscle mass precedes the normalization of BMD.
Why this rating
Based on a single case study and cross-sectional/longitudinal observational data, not large-scale RCTs.
Source
Muscle Strength, Bone Mass, and Age-Related Bone Loss
David B. Burr · Journal of Bone and Mineral Research · 1997
DOI 10.1359/jbmr.1997.12.10.1547
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