Osteoporosis, Its Pathophysiology and Effect of Nutraceuticals

Abstract

Osteoporosis a classical age related disease that effects women more in comparison to men. Albright and colleagues
were first proposed the hypothesis that estrogen deficiency is related to osteoporosis. Its a condition related
to bone fragility resulting from micro-architectural deterioration and decreased bone mass, Nowadays typical
Western diet (high in protein, salt and refined, processed foods) combined with an increasing sedentary lifestyle
mainly contribute to the increasing incidence of osteoporosis in the elderly. Mediterranean diet (MD), proved very
beneficial in chronic diseases and fragility related fractures. Thus for management of osteoporosis proper lifestyle
is plays major role.Healthy, well-balanced nutrition can play an important role in the prevention and pathogenesis
of osteoporosis, and in support of pharmacological therapy. Calcium plays major role in proper bone health