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Few facts about Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is more common in women and is a growing ailment. Here are few facts that you should know about this ailment,

What is osteoporosis?

Before we get started, let’s understand what osteoporosis is. An expert explains, “Osteoporosis is a condition that leads to fragile bones. If you have osteoporosis, you have an increased risk for fractured bones (broken bones). Normal bone is composed of protein, collagen, and calcium, all of which give bone its strength. Bones that are affected by osteoporosis can break (fracture) with relatively minor injury that normally would not cause a bone to fracture.”

Misconceptions about osteoporosis

The most common misconception among women, the dietician says, is to do with the age of the sufferers. She clears the air: “Osteoporosis has often been thought to be a condition that frail elderly women develop. The osteoporosis condition can be present without any symptoms for decades. Therefore, patients may not be aware of their osteoporosis.”

What is bone density?

Osteoporosis is closely linked to bone density, us which is, “Bone mass (bone density) is the amount of bone present in the skeletal structure. Generally, the higher the bone density, the stronger the bones. Bone density is greatly influenced by genetic factors and can be affected by environmental factors and medications.”

Truth about supplements

There are some truths about supplements, “Most calcium supplements, including calcium carbonate are best absorbed when taken with food, but calcium citrate and calcium citrate malate are also well-absorbed on an empty stomach. The recommended daily amount of calcium is 1000mg for the average adult. You can usually meet your needs by having a diet balanced with high-calcium foods.”

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