Poor Bone Health due to
Reduced calcium absorption
Reduced vitamin D
Low estrogen means higher level of bone breakdown
Estrogen is protective
Sources of Vitamin D
Sun
Egg Yolks
Tuna
Salmon
Milk
Cod liver Oil
Cheese
Tuna
Mackerel
Estrogen increases the activity of the enzyme responsible for activating vitamin D, therefore declining estrogen levels during menopause, could lead to Vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin D helps us to maintain our bones by absorbing calcium.
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