Introduction
Osteoporosis is a musculoskeletal disorder which makes the bones to appear porous in nature making it weak and spongy, it's a condition that affects more than 200 million people worldwide. It's common in older women, but men can develop osteoporosis as well. If you have osteoporosis, you may experience bone pain, weakness, or even collapse when standing up. Osteoporosis is caused by bones losing minerals such as calcium and phosphorus over time and becoming weak without regular exercise and an adequate supply of calcium and vitamin D. A healthy diet plays a huge role in preventing this disease; however, some people who eat poorly or don't get enough sunlight also may be at risk for developing it.
Osteoporosis is a serious disease, affecting more than 200 million people worldwide.
Osteoporosis is a serious disease, affecting more than 200 million people worldwide. It's most common in older adults, but it can also occur in younger people and infants who are born with weak bones.
Osteoporosis occurs when the density of your bones starts to decline as they get older. This makes them more fragile and less able to support your body's weight; if you fall or bump into something hard enough that breaks a bone, there's no protection around it anymore—so you could end up breaking more bones. If this happens often enough over time (as many women do), one day your bones will just break on their own without any help from other parts of your body like muscles or ligaments holding them together!
Women, especially post-menopausal women, are more likely to experience osteoporosis.
It is important to understand that osteoporosis is not a disease that only affects women. The risk of developing the condition may be higher in women, especially post-menopausal women.
The effect of menopause on bone health has been well documented and often results in a substantial change in hormone levels (i.e., estrogen and progesterone). Estrogen plays an essential role in building strong bones by promoting calcium absorption from foods such as dairy products and whole grains, as well as encouraging efficient use of existing stores within the body by stimulating collagen formation at sites where new bone tissue is formed (i.e., ends of long bones). In addition, it also helps prevent osteoporosis by inhibiting bone resorption which occurs when calcium deposits build up on exposed surfaces inside the bone marrow cavity due to prolonged periods without activity or exercise; this process can lead directly towards osteoporosis because older people tend to have less available reserves left over after consuming enough calories through food intake alone."
The Symptoms Of Osteoporosis .
The symptoms of osteoporosis can be subtle and are often undetectable until a fracture occurs. Bone pain, fractures, decreased height ,lossing the normal shapes of the legs ,may be becoming bow shape or k shape and muscle weakness are some of the most common symptoms experienced by people with osteoporosis. Problems with balance and walking may also occur as a result of this disease.
Osteoporosis Caused
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak. It can occur at any age, but it's most common in postmenopausal women and those who have had a previous fracture. The disease is caused by the loss of minerals over time from the body's porous bone tissue, which makes them more fragile.
Bone loss occurs naturally with aging; (sarcopenia)however, factors such as smoking or excessive alcohol consumption can accelerate this process by causing inflammation around your joints (joints are where bones meet). With osteoporosis you may experience pain that moves around as you move around like pins and needles in your arms or legs, but there are other symptoms too including:
- Fracture risk if you've already had one (you'll need surgery)
- Reduced quality of life due to mobility issues
A Healthy Diet Plays a Huge Role in Preventing Osteoporosis.
A healthy diet is important for everyone, but especially for people with osteoporosis. A healthy diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.
Examples of healthy foods:
- Fruits: berries (blueberries), apples, oranges
- Vegetables: broccoli or carrots (raw or cooked)
- pawpaw
- grapes
- African star apple commonly known as agbalumo in Nigeria.
- baobab fruits pulm, watermelon and seed
- Citrus such as oranges and tangerine.
Vitamin D Is Crucial For The Absorption of Calcium and Also Helps Maintain Bone Health.
- Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium.
- It can be found in fish and fish bones, bones from beef eggs, but also dairy products.
- Vitamin D production happens when you are exposed to sunlight, which triggers your skin to use cholesterol as a precursor for the production of this vitamin.
- 20 minutes everyday under the sun will provide enough vitamin D of upto 20 micrograms (mcg).
- You need at least 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D per day for good health—you'll receive about half your total requirement from food and half from supplements.
- The only way to get more than what you need is through exposure to sunlight or by taking supplements every day until you reach your daily quota for this essential nutrient.
It's Never Too Early To Start Caring For Your Bones.
It's never too early to start caring for your bones.
- Eat calcium-rich foods, like milk products and dark green leafy vegetables.
- Get vitamin D from the sun or by taking a supplement.
- Exercise regularly, especially if you are overweight or inactive.
- Limit alcohol intake to 2 drinks per day (1 drink = 14 grams of alcohol). Avoid bad fats, avoid sugary foods and drinks, avoid too much salt.Avoid cold and freezy chilly drinks and food.
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