Understanding bone loss, supporting your skeletal system naturally, and taking practical steps to protect your bones. Our bones are living, constantly changing structures. They provide support, protect our internal organs, allow movement and act as an important storage system for minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. However, as we age, the balance between bone breakdown and bone formation can change. When the body loses more bone than it replaces, bones gradually become weaker, less dense and more vulnerable to fractures. This condition is known as osteoporosis. Although osteoporosis is commonly associated with older adults, particularly postmenopausal women, bone health is something we should pay attention to throughout our lives. The…