An exclusively plant-based diet does not automatically damage bone density, but it does raise the bar for planning. Calcium, vitamin D, protein, and overall energy intake all matter, and a sloppy vegan diet can leave gaps fast.
The better studies do not say “plant-based is bad.” They say the diet has to be built carefully so the body still gets the nutrients needed for bone maintenance. That is especially important over many years, not just for a short challenge.
The practical fix is to think in nutrients instead of ideology. Use fortified foods, calcium-rich plants, enough protein, and vitamin D where needed. Bone health is a construction project, not a slogan.
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