Health Professional Radio - Podcast

The spotlight this month is firmly on bone health for healthcare practitioners. Osteoporosis is a common disease affecting over 1 million Australians.(1) Building and maintaining bone health is not something to only consider for older patients. Bone mass begins to decline at 35 years of age.(2) Building on the ‘bone bank’ is important for optimal long-term bone health and as we age it becomes critical in addressing bone mass loss.(3) Adults need to have 1300mg daily in-take of calcium to achieve bone health.(4) However, less than half of all Australian adults get their recommended daily intake of calcium (5) through diet alone and supplements may be of benefit. Not all calcium supplements are equal.