Nov 26 2007
Is osteoporosis making you shrink? Support your bones!
(NC)-November is Osteoporosis Month, a good time to get to know your bones. Osteoporosis means “bone” (osteo), “a porous condition” (porosis) and occurs when bone tissue deteriorates. The most common bone fractures are in the hip, spine and wrist. Nearly 1.5 million Canadians have osteoporosis and if you are a woman over 50 your chances of having osteoporosis are 1 in 5. For men it’s 1 in 8.
Physical activity, such as weight training, increases the force on our bones and they respond by growing stronger. Exercise also improves balance, strength, flexibility and posture.
Calcium intake is also a major factor in osteoporosis prevention. The body uses lots of calcium and it ensures you always have enough:
. by absorbing calcium directly from foods or supplements
. by slowing down the amount of calcium that leaves the body in your urine
. and if not enough calcium is available, it will steal some from your bones!
An adequate supply of calcium, and the other nutrients that improve calcium absorption, is essential to keep bones strong. Many forms and strengths of calcium supplements are available to make it easy to get enough. At webbernaturals.com you can see combinations of calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, Krebs Cycle minerals, with Magnesium, Vitamin D, zinc and phosphorus, effective supplement formulations that can enhance calcium absorption and use.
According to the Osteoporosis Canada, “Bone is living tissue, constantly renewing itself. Although bone is strong and relatively flexible, everyday wear and tear causes tiny structural defects… As we age, calcium, like many nutrients, is absorbed less effectively. Studies of older adults show that adequate calcium intake can slow bone loss and lower the risk of fracture.”
Credit: www.newscanada.com
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