All of us often hear in the news and from people that surround us about osteoporosis but do not consider it a personal concern especially if we are young.

The osteoporosis is an abnormal thinning of the bone that produces a porous, fragile lattice-like bone tissue of enlarged spaces that are prone to fracture or deformity.

 There are many factors that are involved in osteoporosis or loosing bone Mass Density and developed fragile bones, including body weight, hormones, physical activity, dietary intake, vitamins and minerals but not only Calcium.

Good nutrition affects bone health by providing Bone density and the collagen matrix formation.

Collagen is a structural protein that count for 90% of the organic bone matrix and its degradation is associated with osteoporosis. Vitamins and minerals that are important for collagen and bone matrix are integral to overall bone health.

Bone Mass Density reaches its peak at by the age of 30 so it very important that all the years before contribute to a healthy bone development.

A delicate balance of several nutrients is important for healthy bone building including protein, Vitamins C, D, K and minerals such as Calcium, Phosphorus, Cooper, magnesium, manganese, potassium and zinc.

A rich diet in Whole grain cereals, oatmeal, corn, collard greens, spinach, citrus juice, salmon, sardines, soybeans, tofu, cheese, milk, yoghurt and many more is necessary to prevent osteoporosis and to ease its symptoms .