Osteoporosis is considered an enemy of an active lifestyle, most often affects women over 50 years of age, leads to increased susceptibility to fractures and fragility of bones. Due to the risk of injury, patients give up physical activity, which negatively affects other aspects of health. Preparations used in the fight against the disease are, m.in, drugs and supplements containing calcium and vitamin D3 and preparations available with a doctor's prescription m.in bisphosphonates and hormonal drugs. What affects the development of osteoporosis and how to treat it?