The first stage, which requires maximum attention - is the childhood and adolescence, when the skeleton develops particularly intensively and the bone mass accumulates (its "peak" falls on 20-25 years). Rachitis, fractures, and calcium metabolism disorders can interfere with this. Timely dispose of the "demolition", because the quality of bones laid in this period will determine the index of their mineral density in the future. Reduced calcium levels in the blood and osteoporosis can develop further if you do not take emergency measures.
The next dangerous period is pregnancy. At this time, the mother's body works on the principle of primary satisfaction of the baby's needs: he will receive his calcium portion (30 mg per day) in any case - even if the woman has this micronutrient deficient. A unprepared mother will have to pay with carious teeth and "light" bones, which will remind you of yourself during the menopause. Build the defense! First of all, providing the body with an uninterrupted supply of calcium, the main element from which bone tissue consists.
Just the facts
Osteoporosis (reduction in bone density) is recognized by WHO experts as the third leading cause of death in the world (after cardiovascular and oncological diseases).
Often, with a low calcium content in the blood and osteoporosis, the disease is asymptomatic, with a significant effect on the quality of life: it limits the motor activity and increases the likelihood of fractures even with insignificant loads (half of the cases lead to disability!).
The disease is more susceptible to women: bone tissue begins to lose density since 35 years! After the menopause, the process is gaining momentum (due to estrogen deficiency). 40% of women "for 50" suffer from increased brittle bones.
According to official data, in Ukraine there are more than 3 million "victims" of osteoporosis. In Europe - 50 million!
Vip-person of calcium
The main depot of calcium is bone tissue. 99% of all its reserves are here. And its function is obvious: to strengthen the "skeleton". As you know, everything keeps on the skeleton! But the remaining 1% of calcium in fact: it plays an important role in blood clotting, generation and transmission of nerve impulses, reduction of muscle fibers ... And indirectly also responsible for the quality of hearing and vision, skin condition, prevention of allergic reactions. In general, without calcium - in any way!
The most effective method with a low content of calcium in the blood and osteoporosis, provide this element of the bins of the body - a healthy diet. First of all, rich in milk and its "derivatives." Yes, calcium is not only here, but also in nuts, beans, cabbage, fish. However, experts are unanimous: only in milk it is contained in an ideal ratio with phosphorus and magnesium - microelements, which ensure its full assimilation.
Promotes the "acceptance" of calcium is a special lactic amino acid - isethionine. It also inhibits the development of pathological processes in the body, and soothes the nerves, because milk and advise to drink at night.
Milk to milk is different. At boiling milk loses a lot of usefulness and calcium, including. Therefore, drink steam (in the village at the grandmother's) or ultra-pasteurized (with this method of heat treatment only harmful bacteria perish, and all valuable elements of milk live and well).
Do not you like milk in any form? Then look in the pharmacy: drugs that eliminate calcium deficiency, a dime a dozen! But they should be appointed by a specialist - based on the results of bone densitometry (measurements of bone density).
Among the factors that provoke the disease, doctors call heredity, ethnicity (Europeans and Asians suffer more often), elderly age, low body weight, infertility, endocrine system diseases. It is difficult to influence this. But do not give up: the choice - to be an assistant or an enemy of osteoporosis - is yours!
Osteoporosis is "friendly" ...
With the ladies sitting on a diet: if the diet is cut to the maximum, where does the calcium come from ?! In addition, hudyshes often lack of fat tissue. And it is here that the conversion of androgen hormones to testosterone, which, like estrogens, serves as a natural defender of bone tissue. Therefore, subtile young women "get to know" with osteoporosis 2.5 times more often.
With "pale-faced", who always hide from the sun: a deficiency of vitamin D negates all the efforts of the body to absorb calcium.
With lazy, adoring to sit and lie around. Scientists are sure: bone density decreases (by 0.9% per week) not only from bed rest, but also from insufficient mobility. Run to the gym! But do not overdo it: physical exercises increase bone mass, but active sweating during training is quite the opposite. And the loss of calcium through sweat, according to researchers, are very significant (for runners - up to 3% per year). What to do? Immediately restore the balance (after the gym or sauna, where they also sweat) with the same glass of milk!
Osteoporosis is "afraid" ...
Nursing mothers. It turns out that breastfeeding (especially prolonged) reduces the risk of developing the disease in the future. Scientists have found that bone tissue after lactation is stronger.
Sexually active women: they are protected by boiling hormones. It is noticed that in the East, where women, for historical and cultural reasons, stay sexually active longer (and acquire a brood of children), this ailment is rare. Defend sex - and not be able to bear osteoporosis!