What causes osteoporosis?

Osteoclasts out-pace osteoblasts due to low hormone production of the ovaries.
heritage such as African or Mediterranean
abnormal PTH receptors
poor posture


Osteoclasts out-pace osteoblasts due to low hormone production of the ovaries.

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