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Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity

Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
Open Access

ISSN: 2329-9509

+44 1478 350008

Alcoholism & Osteoporosis Risk

Alcohol directly impacts bone health for several reasons. Excessive alcohol interferes calcium balance, which is an essential nutrient for healthy bones. It also increases the parathyroid hormone levels, in turn reduce the body’s calcium. Calcium balance is further varied by alcohol ability to interfere with the production of vitamin, essential for calcium absorption.