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	Don´t Smoke and Limit Alcohol Intake Smoking interferes with the absorption of calcium, causing smokers to experience vertebral fractures more frequently than non-smokers. Women who smoke usually reach menopause one to one and a half years earlier than non-smokers. Consequently, their bodies stop producing estrogen earlier than non-smoking women. Smoking can also lead to other serious health problems, such as lung cancer. Consuming more than two alcoholic beverages a day may decrease bone formation and reduce the bone´s ability to absorb calcium. Moderate alcohol consumption (one drink per day or less) has not been shown to contribute to osteoporosis. Additional Resources and References To learn more about preventing osteoporosis, please visit http://www.imaginis.com/osteoporosis/osteo_prevent.asp To learn more about treating osteoporosis, please visit http://www.imaginis.com/osteoporosis/osteo_treatment.asp Updated: April 7, 2008 < Prev \| 1 \| 2 Return to Bone Health Main Menu

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