🏋️♀️ Eating more protein and strength training - two things you've likely been hearing a lot about lately if you're a woman!
From around age 30, women can lose up to 3–8% of muscle mass per decade - and this accelerates during and after menopause due to declining oestrogen levels.
Strength training helps rebuild and preserve muscle, while protein provides the essential amino acids needed for that repair and growth. And the importance of building strong bones is another common thread in the conversation.
But how does strength training connect with bone health?
In this week's episode with leading GP Dr Alison Mooney, we unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in midlife medicine: bone health and osteoporosis during the perimenopause and menopause, exploring:
🦴 The surprising early warning signs of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
🦴 How hormones affect your bone density.
🦴 The vital role of strength training, protein, and weighted walking (rucking).
🦴 Misconceptions about calcium, vitamin D, and lifestyle risks.
🦴 Real talk on testosterone for women and why it’s about more than just libido.
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