Bone loss
Bones becoming thinner and weaker with age, raising the risk of fractures.
8 findings across 6 topics. Strongest evidence: Vitamin K2 (C), Strength Training (C), Collagen (C).
Grades show how certain the evidence is, not how big the effect is. How we grade evidence
What helps
Vitamin K2
- Builds bone density — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Strength Training
- Helps keep bones strong — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Collagen
- Improves bone density in postmenopausal women — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Yogurt and Kefir
- Kefir helps bone density — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Mixed evidence
Vitamin K2
- Prevents fractures — Mixed results, grade B: Moderate
Beer
- Strengthens your bones — Mixed results, grade C: Limited
Yogurt and Kefir
- Yogurt is linked to lower risk of hip fracture — Mixed results, grade C: Limited
Doesn't seem to help
Vitamin D
- Prevents fractures and falls — No effect, grade A: Strong