Bioactive Peptides in Milk for Prevention of Osteoporosis

摘要

Indians have a higher prevalence of osteoporotic fractures than people in the West. These facts dictate an urgent need to address issues relevant to the prevention of osteoporosis. There are three major components of an effective preventive strategy.The first is achievement of optimal peak bone mass during childhood, adolescence and early adulthood through adequate dietary calcium intake, proper nutrition, exercise and hormone sufficiency. The second aspect of prevention is maintaining the bone massthat has been acquired. The third aspect of prevention is counteracting the process of age-related bone loss that occurs after 40-45 years of age. In women, menopause markedly accelerates bone loss.