Men's Health & Aging
Bone Density After 40: Why Men Should Care About Osteoporosis Too
Bone loss isn't a women's-only issue. Here's how men protect bone density through midlife and beyond.
7 min read · XT Editorial Team · Reviewed & updated
Men lose bone too
After 40, men lose bone density at 0.5–1% per year, accelerating in the 50s and 60s. Low testosterone, low estradiol, vitamin D deficiency, and inactivity speed it.
What protects bone
Strength training (especially compound lifts), 800–2,000 IU vitamin D, 1,000–1,200 mg calcium from food, adequate protein, and limiting alcohol all protect bone density.
Frequently asked questions
- Should men get DEXA scans?
- Yes, especially after 65 or with risk factors (low T, steroid use, smoking, family history).
- Is running bad for bones?
- Done sensibly, no — impact loading actually supports bone density.
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