Osteoporosis is the loss of bone mass inside the bones. The bones become porous and brittle making them more likely not to withstand injury and break.
Women are more at risk for osteoporosis because after menopause the amount of estrogen in their system drops. Estrogen is a key ingredient in keeping bones dense. Women also tend to live longer, take in less calcium and have less bone mass to begin with. These are the reasons women are more susceptible to suffer from osteoporosis then men are.
Prevention of the disease is most important.
Women can avoid Osteoporosis by simply making a few good choices in their lifestyle.
So, my question is, who here, male and female, get their recommended daily intake of calcium and/or vitamin D. Does anyone you know suffer from Osteoporosis? What are you doing to help prevent it from happening to you?
Women are more at risk for osteoporosis because after menopause the amount of estrogen in their system drops. Estrogen is a key ingredient in keeping bones dense. Women also tend to live longer, take in less calcium and have less bone mass to begin with. These are the reasons women are more susceptible to suffer from osteoporosis then men are.
Prevention of the disease is most important.
Women can avoid Osteoporosis by simply making a few good choices in their lifestyle.
- Get the appropriate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Dependent on your age a recommended amount of calcium is 1000 to 1300mg per day and 400 to 800 UI of Vitamin D per day. Calcium is found in dairy products such as milk and cheese and Vitamin D from direct exposure from the sun and fortified dairy products.
- Avoid smoking and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. Although there are conflicting evidence of the interaction between alcohol, smoking and bone density, both curb your appetite which will lead to a decreased intake of nutrients to keep bones healthy
- Engage in regular weight bearing exercise such as walking and jogging. (an MA
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So, my question is, who here, male and female, get their recommended daily intake of calcium and/or vitamin D. Does anyone you know suffer from Osteoporosis? What are you doing to help prevent it from happening to you?
