How Calcium Helps In The Preventiuon And Treatment of Osteoporosis
By Anonymous
Osteoporosis is painless - at least until some of your bones are broken, in particular your hip bone, which can be extremely painful. Low bone density can occur in any of us, but it is particularly common among the woman. Woman who has menopause are in higher risk of suffering from osteoporosis. It is therefore important to take adequate preventive measure.
Osteoporosis is a very serious disease characterized by a loss in bone density and bone strength. The bones of a person can become so brittle and weak that they cannot withstand even the normal stresses of daily life. This is a common disease that affect 25 million Americans. Close to 80 percent of these are post menopause women; close to 20% are older men. However, take note, this bone disease has been diagnosed in younger men and women as well.
A good start to having a healthier bone is through the intake of the mineral calcium. As we age, our bone tissue is dissolved and replaced, we lose calcium. But before you jump into a calcium intake program, take note that your body's ability to absorb calcium will vary depending on your age, any health conditions you may have, and your diet.
It is essential that you get the appropriate amounts of calcium: the right amount can offer you protection, but too much can actually leave you more vulnerable to diseases such as arthritis and heart disease. This is because excess calcium is not simply excreted by the body the way that your body may excrete certain vitamins.
Instead, excess calcium may gather in the arteries, potentially causing the arteries to clog, or it may also collect in your joints and lead to arthritis, or in the kidney and leave you at more risk for kidney stones. There is however, evidence that levels of 500mg per day is optimal for good absorption.
Do not be mistaken that most of the people are having an adequate intake of calcium. Scientist from the Centers for Disease Control estimates that adults over age sixty are severely deficient in calcium - nearly two-thirds have daily intakes below the recommended doses. In addition, a recent Academy of Pediatrics asserted that children and adolescents are not getting enough calcium.
While calcium itself will not prevent or cure osteoporosis, the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends it as part of an overall osteoporosis prevention or treatment - one that includes weight bearing exercise, such as strength training, in order to maintain or increase bone density.
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