Chronic and heavy drinking can inhibit the formation of new bone cells called osteoblast decreasing bone formation and leading to low bone mass, according to research at the Omaha Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

"Alcohol-induced bone disease" refers to two consequences of chronic alcohol abuse: bone loss (also known osteopenia), which results in increased fracture risk; and deficient bone repair. Read More

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