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Preventing Osteoporosis in Young Athletes

Strength training helps bone build-up, because it stimulates osteoblastic activity, which is the formation of bones. Dr. Luis Rodriguez, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, talks about the importance of vitamin C and calcium in a daily diet.

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