Bone Health And Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition where the inside of the bones become porous from a loss of calcium Over time the bones become weak & brittle which makes them more susceptible to fractures. For bones to remain strong & intact they are constantly being broken down & replaced with tissue. During the growth years of childhood & puberty, new bone is added faster than old bone is removed. This results in the bones becoming larger & stronger but as one age-old bone is being removed faster than new bone is being added as a result one's bones get weaker & are highly susceptible to bone injuries.

The hips, spine wrists & other bones & joints are often injured as a result of falls. In most cases one is unaware that they have osteoporosis until an injury has occurred this is why osteoporosis is often called the silent disease. This condition is very common in women in their 50s or 60s who are experiencing menopause starting at the age of 35 women lose 0.8% of bone mass each year. Menopause can accelerate this loss by one of 3% per year due to the fall in estrogen levels. Estrogen has a protective effect over bones-enhanced calcium absorption & decreases calcium loss.

Men are also susceptible to osteoporosis. Starting at age 50, men lose 0.4% of their bone mass each year. Men are less likely to experience osteoporosis because they do not have a sudden change in hormonal status as women experience menopause. This does not mean that men cannot develop osteoporosis.

Nutrition like vitamins A & C, magnesium and zinc as well as protein help build strong bones too milk provides many of these nutrients. But you can also get this nutrition by eating a healthy diet, including foods that have these nutrients some examples are lean meat fish green leafy vegetables and oranges.
 

Get Moving:

Being active really helps your bones by

Slowing bone loss.

Improving muscle strength.

Helping your balance.

Do weight-bearing physical activity which is any activity in which your body works against gravity. Weight training & weight-bearing exercise provides a powerful stimulus to maintain & increase bone mass. It is theorized that bone convents mechanical stress into electrical energy this stress stimulates the activation of bone-forming cells.

By doing this calcium is collected at the site. The size of the calcium buildup is dependent on the size of the applied force & the frequency at which it is applied. Hence weight training is an excellent means to prevent osteoporosis by consistently providing a stimulus by lifting weights the body stores more calcium which will lead to stronger bones.

 

Don’t Smoke:

Smoking raises the risk of getting osteoporosis. It damages your bones & lowers the amount of estrogen in your body. Estrogen is a hormone made by your body that can help slow bone loss.

 

Conclusion:

A well-balanced diet with adequate calcium & vitamin D along with weight bearing exercise, is the best way to prevent osteoporosis. One out of every 2 women & one out of everyone? Instead of waiting for the silent diseases to strike take action & fight against these diseases before they become a problem.

 

How Is Osteoporosis Treated:

Lifestyle changes & medical treatment are part of a total program to prevent future fractures. A diet rich in calcium daily exercise & drug therapy are treatment options. Good posture & prevention of failure can lower your chances of being injured.

Get Enough Calcium Each Day:

Calcium consumption is vital for bone development. When calcium intake is below the body's requirements, the body has to look elsewhere for its calcium. Therefore calcium reserves in bone are used to meet the body's demands. If the body must continuously steal calcium from bone.

A crucial part of the fight against osteoporosis is adequate calcium consumption. It’s usually best to try to get calcium for food. Low fat or non-fat dairy products green leafy vegetables, pulses, some cereal grains and nuts. One can also take a calcium supplement if they cannot get enough from their diet. Consult your doctor before doing so. The fight against osteoporosis begins while we are very young our bone mass when we are children can decide our fate when we are older. This is why children must get adequate amounts of calcium in their diets.

Getting enough calcium is only the first part of the battle next we have to make sure we absorb it. Consumption of large amounts of meat, salt coffee & alcohol has been shown to inhibit calcium absorption. This does not mean that one must not consume any of these products but rather they should be consumed in moderation.