There are many reasons why people may be at risk of having a low bone density.
There is concern that marijuana use may also contribute to problems with bone density.
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While marijuana use may have potential benefits for patients, there can also be consequences.
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One of these risks of heavy marijuana use seems to be an impact on bone density.
The precise reason why smoking marijuana may lower bone density is not entirely clear and needs further investigation.
One fact we cannot ignore that is relatedsmoking tobacco is well-known to be very detrimental to bone health.
One of the reasons tobacco use is so harmful to bones is the contribution of nicotine in cigarette smoke.
Nicotine causes vascular constriction, limiting the blood flow to the bone, leading to some of these problems.
Because there is no nicotine in marijuana, the mechanism of impact on bone health is different.
These risks seem to be magnified by heavy use.
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