Risk Factors for Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
Menopause/Andropause
Hyperthyroidism (elevated thyroid hormone)
Parathyroid gland over production
Vitamin Deficiency
Medications
Smoking
Alcohol
Genetic predisposition
Fair complexion
Thin bone structure
No menstrual cycle for more than 6 months
Lack of exercise
Caffeine
Fluoride in drinking water
High fat diet
Excessive zinc supplementation
Too much vitamin A
Hyperthyroidism (elevated thyroid hormone)
Parathyroid gland over production
Vitamin Deficiency
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Magnesium
- Vitamin K
- Boron
- Manganese
Medications
- Dilantin and other seizure medications
- Corticosteroids
- Heparin
- Isoniazid
- Lasix
- Lithium
- Excess thyroid medication
- Methotrexate
- Coumadin
Smoking
Alcohol
Genetic predisposition
Fair complexion
Thin bone structure
No menstrual cycle for more than 6 months
Lack of exercise
Caffeine
Fluoride in drinking water
High fat diet
Excessive zinc supplementation
Too much vitamin A
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