Bone Loss Is Starting Earlier — and It Affects Us All - AI Podcast

Story at-a-glance

• Bone issues were once seen only among the elderly, but now young adults are also developing osteopenia, stress fractures, arthritis, and other signs of skeletal decline
• Poor sleep, chronic stress, sedentary habits, ultraprocessed diets, and harmful habits like smoking and alcohol use are key drivers behind the rising rates of bone loss in younger populations
• Calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin K2 are all essential for bone health. Without proper balance, calcium can’t be absorbed, used effectively, or kept out of arteries
• Diets high in ultraprocessed foods strip the body of key nutrients and promote inflammation. Excess iron also damages bone cells and increases fracture risk
• Weight-bearing exercises like resistance training, walking, and jumping stimulate bone growth and strengthen the skeletal structure at the molecular level