Each year, more than1.5 million Americanssuffer fractures due to osteoporosis.

Its causes range from aging and hormonal fluctuations to nutrient deficiencies.

Lack of exercise, smoking, alcohol abuse, and other lifestyle factors may play a role, too.

Woman with hip and back pain due to osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is easier to prevent than treat, suggests Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Small things, such as upping your calcium intake and limiting alcohol, can make all the difference.

If you already have this disorder, your doctor may prescribe medications like Calcitonin, Denosumab, or Raloxifene.

Woman holding a small bowl of prunes

Previous studies had similar findings, according to a2017 reviewfeatured in the journal Nutrients.

These fruits are by no means a cure for osteoporosis, but they may help to some extent.

Plus, they have no adverse effects and can boost your nutrient intake.

Prune smoothie ingredients

Further research is needed to assess their impact on younger women, men, teens, and other groups.