National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA)

12/12/2025

We wish all our patients, healthcare providers and colleagues a joyful and healthy holiday season!

Keep safe!

The NOFSA Team

12/12/2025

✨ DID YOU KNOW? ✨

Many elderly South Africans at high risk of osteoporosis are still going undiagnosed and untreated. This silent condition can lead to serious fractures, disability, loss of independence, and even death.

Ignoring high-risk patients sends a troubling message:
Are we valuing our elderly enough?

Early screening and treatment can save mobility — and lives. 💙

11/12/2025

WEEKLY MYTH BUSTERS WITH JACOBIE SERFONTEIN | GOODNESS ME

MYTH ❌
Once bone loss starts, that’s it. ❤️‍🩹

TRUTH ✔️
Bones CAN respond to good nutrition, smart movement, and the right medical treatment — at any age! 🦴✨

TRY THIS TODAY 👉
Do 10 minutes of a new weight-bearing activity and give your bones a reason to get stronger. 🏋️‍♀️

10/12/2025

FIGHT OSTEOPOROSIS – FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR BONES

Your daily habits — from movement to nutrition — play a powerful role in protecting your bone health. Whether you’re stretching, strengthening, or simply staying active, every step counts in the fight against osteoporosis.

Here are the Top 5 Things You Can Do to Strengthen Your Bones:
1️⃣ Stay Active – Weight-bearing exercises like walking, dancing, and yoga help build bone strength.
2️⃣ Boost Your Calcium Intake – Include dairy, leafy greens, almonds, and fortified foods in your diet.
3️⃣ Get Enough Vitamin D – Spend time in the sun and consider supplements if needed.
4️⃣ Prioritise Protein – Your bones are 50% protein; include lean meats, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
5️⃣ Avoid Smoking & Limit Alcohol – These habits weaken bones and accelerate bone loss.

Take control of your wellness, boost your bone strength, and invest in a healthier future. 🌿✨
Because your bones matter — today and always.

www.osteoporosis.org.za

09/12/2025

WEEKLY MYTH BUSTERS WITH JACOBIE SERFONTEIN | GOODNESS ME

MYTH ❌
“I exercise, so I don’t need to worry about my diet.” 🏋️‍♀️

TRUTH ✔️
Strong bones need both movement and the right nutrients. Your diet fuels the strength you’re working for! 🍽️💪

TRY THIS TODAY 👉
Pair your workout with a protein-rich food to support bone strength and recovery. 🥚✨

05/12/2025

WEEKLY MYTH BUSTERS WITH JACOBIE SERFONTEIN | GOODNESS ME

MYTH ❌
A calcium supplement is enough for strong, healthy bones. 🧀

TRUTH ✔️
Calcium can’t do the job alone — it needs Vitamin D, magnesium, Vitamin K2, protein, and movement to truly strengthen your bones! 💃🦴

TRY THIS TODAY 👉
Add a Vitamin D–rich food to your meal and go for a short, refreshing walk. 🚶‍♀️☀️

04/12/2025

✨ FACT: ✨
Our bones naturally lose density as we age — but anyone can be at risk of osteoporosis.
Taking care of your bone health early can help prevent fractures and protect your future. 💪🦴

Let’s stay informed, stay proactive, and keep our bones strong!

https://osteoporosis.org.za

💙

03/12/2025

WEEKLY MYTH BUSTERS WITH JACOBIE SERFONTEIN FROM GOODNESS ME

MYTH ❌
“Milk is your only calcium source.” 🥛

TRUTH ✔️
Your body can get calcium from so many powerful foods — think leafy greens, nuts, seeds, tofu, sardines, and fortified plant milks! 🥬✨

TRY THIS TODAY 👉
Add one non-dairy calcium food to a meal and give your bones a boost. 🐠💚

27/11/2025

COLLABORATIONS
At NOFSA, collaboration is at the heart of advancing bone health in South Africa. We partner with organisations, specialists, brands, and medical institutions that share our mission to educate, support, and empower individuals towards stronger bones and healthier lives. Through these strategic collaborations, we combine knowledge, expertise, research, and resources to expand awareness, improve access to care, strengthen advocacy, and ultimately create greater impact for those at risk of, or living with, osteoporosis.

Together – with our trusted partners – we can do more, reach more, and build a future where bone health is prioritised nationwide.

Click on the link below to view our mutual collaborations.

At NOFSA, collaboration is at the heart of advancing bone health in South Africa. We partner with organisations, specialists, brands, and medical institutions

26/11/2025

THE MICROBIOME CONNECTION: HOW GUT HEALTH IMPACTS YOUR BONES

In recent years, science has begun to reveal how deeply interconnected the human body truly is. One of the most striking discoveries is the relationship between our gut health and the strength and integrity of our bones. The gut microbiome – the vast community of bacteria, fungi, and other micro-organisms living in the digestive tract – has been found to play a crucial role not only in digestion and immunity, but also in bone metabolism.

Read more here:

In recent years, science has begun to reveal how deeply interconnected the human body truly is. One of the most striking discoveries is the relationship