Osteoporosis is prone to occur as you get older, due to calcium loss, bone loss and other factors. And it is known as the “Silent Killer”.
Osteoporosis can lead to short height and hunched back; severe osteoporosis may cause fractures when subjected to mild violence, such as falling, bumping in a car, or even coughing!
The long-term bedridden after a fracture of the elderly will seriously affect the physical and mental health and quality of life. Once combined with respiratory and circulatory diseases, it is likely to be life-threatening. greatly increased mortality.
Methods to prevent osteoporosis
To prevent osteoporosis, apart from regular exercise, it is also important to strengthen nutritional supplements:
①Calcium, It is the “supporter” of bones, and adequate calcium intake is the basis of bone health. Milk, sesame paste, and soy products are all good sources of calcium.
Those in need can also take calcium supplements directly under the guidance of a doctor.
②Vitamin D can increase the body’s absorption of calcium, promote calcium deposition, speed up the formation of new bones and increase bone calcium content. Proper exposure to the sun, regular consumption of sardines, salmon, egg yolks, nuts, etc. can supplement vitamin D.
③Vitamin K, vitamin K2 can activate osteocalcin and “grab” the calcium supplemented into the bones. If there is a lack of vitamin K2, osteocalcin cannot be activated, and excess calcium can easily cause blood calcium to rise.
Foods rich in vitamin K2 mainly include natto, dairy products, protein and green leafy vegetables.
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