Why is it necessary to take care of bone health?
Bones play many roles in the body — providing structure, protecting organs, anchoring muscles and storing calcium.
When you're young your bone mass increases. Most people reach their peak bone mass around age 30. After that, bone remodeling continues, but you lose slightly more bone mass than you gain.
How likely you are to develop osteoporosis — a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle — depends on how much bone mass you attain by the time you reach age 30 and how rapidly you lose it after that.
As already mentioned, bone density is essential in shaping the structure of the body, therefore, the recommendation of doctors should be taken into account by all people for whom bone health care is important. Yes, caring for a bone is easier said than you think.
You can take a few simple steps to prevent or slow bone loss. For example:
- Include plenty of calcium in your diet. Good sources of calcium include dairy products, fish, tofu, green leafy vegetables, fortified cereals, legumes, etc.;
- Pay attention to vitamin D. Sunlight also contributes to the body's production of vitamin D. Good sources of vitamin D include oily fish, mushrooms, eggs and milk.
- If you're worried about getting enough vitamin D, ask your doctor about supplements. Depending on the symptoms, the doctor will prescribe an adequate dose according to the appropriate laboratory analysis.
- Include physical activity in your daily routine. Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, jogging, and climbing stairs, can help you build strong bones and slow bone loss.
- Don't smoke. Control alcohol consumption.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/bone-health/art-20045060
