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Without gravitational loading, bones no longer bear body weight, and the body begins to lose calcium. Bone density loss in space can reach 1–2% per month, which is much faster than osteoporosis on Earth.
That is why astronauts exercise daily under resistance and consume diets rich in calcium and vitamin D. After returning to Earth, bone recovery may take months or even years.
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