Peak Bone Mass

Most people will reach peak bone mass between the ages of 25 and 30. Although genetics play a role in how much peak bone mass we have, we can influence whether we achieve our full bone mass potential through lifestyle.

At the time we reach the age of 40 we begin to lose bone mass. Individuals that developed a higher peak bone mass when young are better protected against osteoporosis and related fractures later in life. As we age however we can slow severe bone loss from occurring through regular exercise and good nutrition ( particularly Calcium, K2 and D3).

10 years after the menopause women can lose up to 40% of spongy inner bone and up to 10% of hard outer bone which is one of the reasons that osteoporosis and bone fractures are more common in women than men.