Frequent Weight Loss May Lead to Bone Deterioration on Men

A good physique and lean body have been among the standards to beauty nowadays. That is why most people, including men, have been somewhat conscious when it comes to their body weight and physical appearance. That is also the reason that's why there have been so many diet regiments and exercise products coming out in the product to help people lose weight. But a recent study showed that frequent weight loss may actually weaken bone quality, especially on men.

The study conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo which involved 4,601 men suggested that weight cycling in adulthood may lead to fragile bones later in life. According to Dr. Anne Johanne Sogaard, one of the researchers who participated in the study said that the more frequently men slimmed down and regained weight between the ages of 25 and 50, the more likely there were to suffer a fractured arm after the age of 50.

Weight cycling could increase skeletal fragility by causing microscopic damage to bone structure. It could also lead to the weakening of muscles on men.

Aside from these findings, the research also found out that frequent weight loss may also lead to metabolic syndrome and diabetes. This is after examining data from the study conducted in 1972-1973 and later on in 2000. It showed that those men who had lost weight frequently and lost more weight with each slimming bout were more likely to develop the said conditions.