It is mentioned in "The Body Electric" by Robert O. Becker M.D.

William

Wally Day wrote:
>
> Does anyone have an understanding of how and/or why
> weight bearing exercise can increase bone density? I
> understand how muscle mass in increased (damage to
> muscle cell, body repairs and overcompensates - a
> simplistic explanation), but that doesn't seem to
> relate to bones.
>
> I did a few searches, and the only "explanation" I
> could find is that exercise promotes mineralization in
> the bones. I'd like a little bit more enlightenment
> than that, if anyone knows....
>
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