Avoid Osteoporosis, Be Strong

Osteoporosis starts when bones lose minerals like calcium faster than the body can replenish them. Osteoporosis makes your bones grow less thick, weaker and more readily broken.


Because there are generally no indications or symptoms of osteoporosis, most people are unaware they have it until a fracture occurs. That's why osteoporosis is frequently called the "silent disease." Osteoporosis primarily affects women in their forties and fifties. However, some males are afflicted as well.


If you have osteoporosis, you may prevent future bone loss and lower your risk of bone fractures by making lifestyle changes and receiving medical therapy.


Osteoporosis And Bone Formation


Bone is composed of specialised cells. Like the rest of the body is continually broken down and replaced. It is living tissue that, like a muscle, requires exercise to build strength.


During the first few years of life, more bone is formed than broken down, resulting in bone growth. By the conclusion of your adolescence, bone development is complete.

Sex hormones, such as oestrogen and testosterone, play an essential role in bone strength maintenance in both men and women. The decrease in oestrogen that happens during menopause accelerates bone loss. The average woman loses up to 10% of her entire body bone mass over the first five years after menopause.


Osteoporosis-related spine fractures can cause pain, loss of height, and changes in posture, such as the "dowager's hump." This hump occurs when spinal fractures are squeezed by gravity, resulting in an unnatural bending forward of the spine known as kyphosis.


Osteoporosis Symptoms


Osteoporosis does not produce any distinct discomfort or symptoms. It does, however, raise the chance of severe or disabling fractures. Consult your doctor if you believe you are at risk of getting osteoporosis.


Avoid Osteoporosis


Both men and women may start preventing osteoporosis at an early age by making sure that they:


  • maintain a healthy and diverse diet rich in fresh fruits, veggies, and whole grains.

  • Consume calcium-rich foods.

  • Have an adequate vitamin D intake.

  • Quit smoking.

  • Limit their caffeine intake.

  • Perform weight-bearing and strength-training exercises regularly.


Calcium-Rich Diet


A healthy balanced diet is a major step in keeping strong and healthy bones. If your blood calcium level is low, your body will remove calcium from your bones. 

Making sure you consume adequate calcium is a crucial part of your diet for maintaining bone density.


Vitamin D


Calcium and vitamin D both help to increase bone density. Vitamin D is necessary because it aids your body absorption of calcium from your food. The sun provides the majority of our vitamin D. Vitamin D is also present in trace amounts in foods such as:


  • Fat-rich fish (salmon, herring, mackerel).

  • Liver.

  • Eggs.

  • Foods fortified with iron, such as low-fat milk and margarine.


When Should Osteoporosis Be Treated?


Ageing is a risk factor for osteoporosis and fractures. If you have osteoporosis, it is never too late to seek therapy. Treatment can prevent bone loss and lower the risk of fractures considerably.


Your doctor must rule out other medical problems that might cause osteoporosis, such as vitamin D deficiency.


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