Crash Diets can Hurt your Bones

Researchers from University of Missouri and University of Kansas have revealed that weight loss may have an adverse impact on bones during weight maintenance.

They suggest that during weight loss through calorie-restricted diets, bones are being remodelled i.e. old bones are broken down and new ones formed, at a rapid rate. At the same time, bone density decreases, causing increased fragility.

The study also suggested that people planning on losing a significant amount of weight should consider incorporating high impact weight-bearing physical activity into their exercise routine and consuming adequate calcium to improve bone health.

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