Osteoporosis Prevention: How to Increase Calcium Intake for a Healthy Bone
More than 10 million U.S populations, with another 34 million of them are being diagnosed to have low bone mass each year in the United States. Low bone mass is indeed a public health concern since it’ll later proceed to osteoporosis, which is associated with fractures (broken bones) primarily in the hip, pelvis, ribs, vertebrae, wrist and other bones. Therefore, you should take preventative measures to protect yourself from osteoporosis by getting enough calcium and other recommended ways stated herein to maintain your bone health as well as to rejuvenate your bones.
On the account of calcium deficiency, approximately 10 million Americans are now suffering from osteoporosis, and another 34 million of them are diagnosed to have lower bone mass, and simultaneously putting them at a greater risk of hip fracture. In regards to this health issue, Americans have the highest osteoporosis rates in the world, which is directly linked to their habit of consuming over gallons of milk per year, and is said to be among the highest populations who consume dairy products in the world. For this reason, the rate of bone fractures is extremely high among the Americans. Each year, more than 1.3 million osteoporosis-related fractures, primarily bones within the hip, the forearm near the wrist, ribs, pelvis and vertebrae (bones that surround spinal cord) are being diagnosed in the United States.
Basically, Osteoporosis is a common bone disorder where your bones gradually become hollow over the time to the point that little or no bone mass left, resulting in a progressive loss in bone mass and density. As a result, your bones become weakened, thin, and easily fractured. At this stage, even a light knock or fall could cause either one or more of your bones fracture, explaining how brittle your bones are. Such fractures are potentially dangerous as they may lead to hospitalization or even death.
Every one of us has to accept the fact that our bones will become fragile as we grow older, because this is a part of biological process in human beings. This is to say that when we age, we’ll suffer a significant bone density loss due to the prevalence cause of calcium deficiency. After the age of 30, you’ll start losing bone mass very quickly if you’ve a nutritional deficiency, particularly due to the calcium and vitamin D deficiency. When your calcium intake is low, coupling with poorly absorbed calcium into your body, your body will use its stored calcium to maintain its normal biological functions, causing bones breakdown easily, particularly among postmenopausal females due to decreased amounts of estrogen. Following by a consequence of weaken bones, hip fractures become extremely common in your life, and the trauma of a broken hip may leave you suffering in terrible agony. Later, this condition can throw your immune system out of whack, causing you more susceptible to infectious disease or illness.
Reminder: Factors such as drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, smoking cigarettes, inactive, and having a family record of osteoporosis also contribute to the risk of developing osteoporosis.
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CA Johnson | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
This is really good, Chan. I didn’t know all these things can help you build calcium. My first instinct would have been to rely on dairy products, but thanks to your other article, I know better. Thanks for sharing this wonderful article.
Authoress Terry E. Lyle | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
A very good presented article, with loads of wonderful information.
valli | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
I learned a lot from this article. Very helpful information.
Jenny Heart | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Fantastic reminders! You’re tops in the health department.
Joe Dorish | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Very thorough and much needed article Chan!
Goodselfme | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and penning it for ease of absorption too. VEry well done!
Eunice Tan | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
The most comprehensive article about osteoporosis I’ve ever read. Thanks for the useful info.
Sharif Ishnin | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Very well written. I learned a lot from this article.;)
drelayaraja | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Well written and very informative..
Anuradha Ramkumar | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
A must read article for everyone to understand about osteoporosis and how to prevent it. I can understand the time you would have spent on researching and gathering information related to osteoporosis.
Judy Sheldon | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Chan thanks for a wonderfully researched and presented article about osteoporosis!!
Mr Ghaz | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
..really excellent!!..A fab and wonderful article. you always have something worth reading..great work from you Chan.. thanks for the share with this…cheers
Hugo La Rosa | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
A really important piece of information for my family, Chan. I thank you very much. The advice you have given me will be my advice to even closer family members, which will be interested in you article.
Great information!
Sincerely,
Hugo
Glynis Smy | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Valuable article.
cutedrishti8 | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Very well explained in detail…For Osteopoposis..We have a food supplement of Calcium with Magnesium..
giftarist | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
A great article, well explained, lots of info I’ve got here, thanks!
Christine Ramsay | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
A very thorough and helpful article. You have certainly made me much more aware. Thank you.
Christine
abhishek40914 | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
very informative
speckledlily | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Wow, a very comprehensive article!Very informative!Thanks for the post.
There is this hormone therapy for post menopausal women. I wonder if this helps too in osteoporosis prevention.
BC Doan | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Very thorough and comprehensive article! Thank you, and take care..
Alicia Wind | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Oh my goodness…how could you be so clever in researching all of these…and yes, you give me a warning that I have to take regular vitamin D…
CHAN LEE PENG | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
To Mys Lyke Meeh,
Taking vitamin D along with calcium is not enough, you still have to get some sunshine. Or else, your calcium can’t be properly absorbed.
Thanks for all of you for reads and thorough support
I just hope that this article can help a lot of people worldwide, and at the same time, raising people’s awareness towards osteoporosis prevention.
clay hurtubise | Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Chan, another well done piece!
Thanks,
Clay
Ashley Ann | Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
VERY thorough, and VERY informative….I am definatley going to pay more attention to my Calcium & Vita D intake!!
-Ashley Ann
deep blue | Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
Another fully informative read here my friend. A very useful tip for everyone in the humdrum of everyday business. Well done.
mkd1788 | Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
detailed information…great research..
chitragopi | Dec 9, 2009 | Reply
Very useful information.Thank you for posting the symptoms also.
Kate Smedley | Dec 9, 2009 | Reply
So much information and advice in this excellent article Chan. Very well researched, thanks so much for this.
Lex92 | Dec 10, 2009 | Reply
Lots of great information in here! Thanks for sharing!
Yovita Siswati | Dec 10, 2009 | Reply
I always like your healt article. Always comprehensive and very informative. Thanks, it’s very useful.
PR Mace | Dec 14, 2009 | Reply
Chan, you articles on health are the best. They are well written and well researched. Sorry I am so far behind,the flu really put me down for a while.
Take care, Pam