Osteoporosis Prevention
- Calcium - Make sure your calcium intake is adequate. The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) says adults under 50 years of age need 1,000 mg of calcium per day, while people over 50 need 1,200 mg of calcium each day.
- High calcium intake extends women's lifespans - women who get plenty of calcium live longer, researchers from McGill University in Canada reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
- Vitamin D - Make sure your vitamin D intake is adequate. Remember that sunlight is a brilliant source of vitamin D. You need vitamin D for your body to be able to absorb calcium. The NOF says people under 50 require 400-800 IU of vitamin D daily, while those over 50 require 800-1,000 IU of vitamin D daily. Two types of vitamin D supplements are available - vitamin D3 and vitamin D2. Some research suggests that vitamin D3 is better, while others indicate that it does not matter.
- Exercise - Make sure you are physically active. The best exercises to prevent osteoporosis are those in which you have to carry the weight of your body, such as walking, dancing, jogging, stair-climbing, racquet sports and hiking. This study reveals that cycling does not help prevent osteoporosis - in fact, the opposite may be the case.
Soy - Eat soy and soy products. They contain plant estrogens which help maintain bone density.
- Smoking - Quit smoking.
- HRT - Consider hormone therapy (HRT). However, bear in mind the risk of cancers for some people. Talk about this with your doctor.
- Alcohol - Control your consumption of alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption is closely linked to loss of bone mass.
- Caffeine - Do not consume too much caffeine. Remember that many sodas (fizzy drinks) also contain caffeine.
Osteoporosis Prevention
- Calcium - Make sure your calcium intake is adequate. The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) says adults under 50 years of age need 1,000 mg of calcium per day, while people over 50 need 1,200 mg of calcium each day.
- High calcium intake extends women's lifespans - women who get plenty of calcium live longer, researchers from McGill University in Canada reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
- Vitamin D - Make sure your vitamin D intake is adequate. Remember that sunlight is a brilliant source of vitamin D. You need vitamin D for your body to be able to absorb calcium. The NOF says people under 50 require 400-800 IU of vitamin D daily, while those over 50 require 800-1,000 IU of vitamin D daily. Two types of vitamin D supplements are available - vitamin D3 and vitamin D2. Some research suggests that vitamin D3 is better, while others indicate that it does not matter.
- Exercise - Make sure you are physically active. The best exercises to prevent osteoporosis are those in which you have to carry the weight of your body, such as walking, dancing, jogging, stair-climbing, racquet sports and hiking. This study reveals that cycling does not help prevent osteoporosis - in fact, the opposite may be the case.
Soy - Eat soy and soy products. They contain plant estrogens which help maintain bone density.
- Smoking - Quit smoking.
- HRT - Consider hormone therapy (HRT). However, bear in mind the risk of cancers for some people. Talk about this with your doctor.
- Alcohol - Control your consumption of alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption is closely linked to loss of bone mass.
- Caffeine - Do not consume too much caffeine. Remember that many sodas (fizzy drinks) also contain caffeine.
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