The #1 Test for Determining Bone Loss (Not DEXA).. A bone density scan tells you if you have osteopenia or osteoporosis. What it won't tell you is if you're still actively losing bone right now. If you’ve been told you have osteoporosis and bone loss, you need to watch this! This is the #1 test for understanding whether you're a still actively losing bone and if you're at risk of progressing to osteoporosis. Many people don't even know they have bone loss, but with the help of serum CTX, early d

Osteoporosis is when your bone density decreases significantly and puts you at higher risk for fracture. The prevalence of osteoporosis among adults aged 50 and over is around 13% (higher among women at 20% compared with men at 4.4%). Your bone is 40% collagen. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and the building block of skin, bones, muscles, and tendons. Collagen production declines about 1% per year after age 25. Peak bone density occurs at around age 30. What Causes Osteoporos