Why Brittle Bones Aren't Just a Woman's Problem

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Briana Mercola

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2025

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

Osteoporosis is not just a women's disease — 1 in 5 men over 50 will experience a bone fracture from thinning bones, yet few are ever screened or treated for it
Men are more likely than women to die after a hip fracture, largely due to slower recovery, complications, and missed diagnoses that leave bone loss untreated until it's too late
International guidelines now use a unified bone density standard for both sexes, ensuring men receive accurate diagnoses and proper treatment for low bone mass
Lifestyle and hormonal balance — not medication — are the real keys to preserving bone strength, with weight-bearing exercise, sunlight exposure, and nutrient-rich foods leading the way
Bone-supportive nutrients like vitamins D and K2, magnesium, collagen, and creatine help your body rebuild strong, flexible bone tissue naturally while protecting against fractures

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0:00.0	What if the first sign your bones are thinning isn't pain at all, but a sudden fall that changes your mobility, confidence, and independence.
0:08.0	Welcome to Dr. Mercola's cellular wisdom.
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0:17.4	Subscribe for free atmercola.com for the latest health insights.
0:26.6	Hello, and welcome to Dr. Mercola's cellular wisdom. I'm Ethan Foster and today we're focusing on why brittle bones aren't just a woman's problem, how men are being missed,
0:32.6	and what you can do to preserve strength with practical steps that start today.
0:36.6	I'm aara Sky.
0:38.3	The headline is simple.
0:40.3	One in five men over 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture,
0:45.3	yet most are never screened or counseled until a break occurs.
0:49.3	Men also face higher death rates after fractures,
0:53.3	which makes early recognition and action essential if you want to stay active and independent.
0:59.0	The latest international guidance is clear.
1:01.0	Men deserve the same diagnostic attention as women.
1:05.0	And a unified bone density standard helps make that happen.
1:08.0	Using one reference curve means your scan reflects actual fracture
1:12.2	risk rather than sex-based assumptions that delay treatment or lifestyle change.
1:17.5	Risk climbs because remodeling tips toward breakdown as you age. You start reabsorbing
1:22.9	calcium and phosphate from bone faster than you rebuild, and everyday habits accelerate the slide.
1:29.3	Alcohol, smoking, and long stretches of inactivity signal your body to stop reinforcing bone,
1:35.3	setting you up for a break from a minor twist or stumble.
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