Causes of Osteoporosis
Before talking about what causes osteoporosis, let’s look at the functions of bones. Bones serve as a large reservoir of calcium and to support the skeletal system. Bones are constantly regenerating as a way to get rid of old bone tissue and strengthen the bones with new bone tissue. It is estimated that the skeleton is completely replaced approximately over 4 years. Bone building, known as “remodeling” is the process of resorption and formation.