Osteoporosis is very different from nearly all other diseases or frequent illnesses, because there are no symptoms to tell that something is out of order.
For this reason it is often called a "silent disease".
Osteoporosis affects 28 million American people, 80 percent of whom are women.
Due of osteoporosis, bones are thin and weak and they have a low mass.
At the same time osteoporosis means a bone tissue deterioration causing a high fragility and an important risk of fracture.
A major consequence for osteoporosis sufferers is the limitation of their mobility, as well as losing the independence and self-esteem.
Many patients believe once they have osteoporosis, there is no hope to protect their bones.
Recently a study concluded that regular intake of grapefruit and orange juice could help building stronger bones.
The research team also have a similar conclusion with grapefruit and orange pulp.
According to the team findings, the explanation of this action is very simple.
The diminution in bone density is the consequence of an increase in oxidants.
During the tests, it was observed that both orange juice and grapefruit juice increased antioxidants.
As there are about 400 compounds in these juices, the new target of scientific team is to identify which one causes this effect.