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Although osteoporosis mainly affects women, more than 2 million men have the disease. In fact, 1/3 of men over the age of 75 have osteoporosis - and 1 in 8 over the age of 50 suffer fractures related to this disease. After age 65, hip fractures are often more serious in men than in women. And men have a 26% higher death rate within a year after a hip fracture than women.

Warning signs in men include a change in posture and sudden back pain. However, the most common way osteoporosis is diagnosed in men is by a reduction in height or a fracture.

A common misconception among women worried about osteoporosis is that they may be past the age when taking Caltrate^® would be helpful. It's never too late for Caltrate^®. Scientific studies have shown that even mature postmenopausal women can benefit from greater calcium intake. In fact, in a clinical trial, Caltrate^® significantly reduced the risk of repeat vertebral fractures for postmenopausal women aged 66-80‡.

If you're in your 30s, having adequate calcium in your diet is especially important because bone mass peaks in your mid 30s and then slowly declines. The calcium in Caltrate^® can help support bone health.*

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
disease.
‡ Compared to original formula.
‡Source: Recker, R.R., Hinders, S., Davies, K.M., Heaney, R.P., Stegman, M.R., Lappe, J.M., and Kimmel DB. Correcting Calcium Nutritional Deficiency Prevents Spine Fractures in Elderly Women. J Bone Miner Res. 1996; 11:1961-1966.