Why does decreased stomach acid production raise the risk of osteoporosis, even with adequate calcium intake?

💡 Explanation

Reduced stomach acid hinders calcium mineral solubility, decreasing absorption in the small intestine because calcium needs an acidic environment to dissolve and be absorbed. Therefore, even with adequate calcium intake, less is absorbed, rather than affecting phosphorus absorption or bone cell activity directly.

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