How Does Smoking And Drinking Cause Osteoporosis?
How Does Smoking And Drinking Cause Osteoporosis? The toxins upset the balance of hormones (like estrogen) that bones need to stay strong. Your liver produces more estrogen-destroying enzymes, which also leads to bone loss, says Kaur. “Smoking makes bone loss even worse in the menopausal years. It adds to the bone loss that’s already occurring.”