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Give your bones A BOOST

Why worry?

‘Bone is a living tissue that constantly regenerates,’ says nutritionist Kate Arthur*. ‘However, after the age of 30, there is more bone breakdown than formation, resulting in decreased density and strength. Menopause further accelerates bone loss due to hormonal fluctuations, leading to increased frailty.’ So, it’s important as we get older to be bone aware, to know how to protect and keep it

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