21/02/2022
Ease Osteoporosis : Who are at Risk
*Being female
*Having low estrogen levels (including after menopause)
*Being older. After age 75, the risk is the same for men and women
*Being of European, Hispanic, or Asian ancestry
*Living a sedentary lifestyle
*Being very thin
*Family history of osteoporosis. Genetic determinants are responsible for up to 85% of the variation in peak bone mass, and may also determine bone fracture risk.
*Late onset of menstruation or early menopause
*Drinking too much caffeine
*Having irritable bowel syndrome
*Diet low in calcium and vitamin D or high in sodium
*Long-term use of certain medications, including corticosteroids, diuretics, aromatase inhibitors, and thyroid medications
*Exercise-induced amenorrhea (loss of me**es)
*Having an eating disorder, particularly during the first 2 decades of life
other reasons
*CHRONIC INFLAMMATION
*Increase of bone resorption for osteoclasts activation
*Chronic infections
*Acidifying diet
*High glycemic load diet with AGEs production
*Food intolerances
*Intestinal dysbiosis/ leaky gut syndrome
*Dental problems
*Overweight and obesity
*Chronic stress and neurologic dystonia
*Environmental toxicity
*Nutrients’ deficiency
*Endocrine disorders
*Autoimmunity
*Hepatic and renal diseases
*Diabetes and other chronic degenerative diseases
Here are some ways to prevent osteoporosis:
1.
Calcium helps in building bone density and vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.Dairy products such as
low-fat and non-fat milk, yogurt and cheese are good sources ofcalcium and should be consumed.
"Women above the age of 50 must consume about1,500 mg of calcium daily, which is comparable to four
glasses of fortifi ed milk each day,"says Dr Anil Raheja, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgery,
Apollo Spectra Hospitals,Delhi.
2.
You should include herbs like ashwagandha, shatavari, jatamansi and bala in your diet toYou tostrengthen your bones.
strengthen 3.
According to Dr Shilpa Kapoor, you can soak one teaspoon of white sesame seeds inAccording insome water,
leave it overnight and have in the morning, in the summer. However, in thesome winter,
you can simply chew on one teaspoon of sesame seeds slowly.
4.
Consuming green vegetables such as spinach, turnip, whole grains, fortifi ed oatmeal,broccoli,
cabbage, sprouts, beans, black gram, and chickpea goes a long way in increasingbone density.
5.
Consuming fatty varieties of fi sh, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines thatinclude Vitamin D,
is also benefi cial.
6.
Soyabean, lentils, chickpeas, and beans plus tofu soy milk with calcium is a good way torestore decreased
hormones in women thanks to with menopause.
7.
Have nuts and seeds in moderate quantities. Walnuts and fl axseeds are rich in omega-3fatty acids and have
proven to be quite benefi cial in the prevention of osteoporosis.Peanuts and almonds contain potassium which
protects against the loss of calciumthrough the urine.
8.
In case of severe or sudden pain, massage your major joints with oil at least once a day .Oils like sesame oil
or Mahanarayan oil or pinda tail can help in relieving pain.
9.
Avoid excessive consumption of caff eine and alcholic drinks. Caff eine has high diureticproperties and it excretes
high amounts of calcium in the urine, leading to bone loss.Coff ee, tea and soft drinks decrease the absorption of
calcium and contribute to loss ofbone density. Alcohol too interferes with the body's ability to absorb calcium.
10.check about low stomach acid
What More will help in this :
Red Sage Red Clover Horsetail Thyme Turmeric
Potassium (citrate)
Calcium (citrate) or equivalent chelate.
Magnesium (citrate) or equivalent chelate
Vitamin D3
Zinc
Vitamin K synergy from K1/K2 ( check if using any kind of statin)
Omega-3 synergy from land and sea (flax/fish)
Fish oil providing 2g EPA+DHA and flax oil providing2g of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) per day
Multi-vitamin/mineral complex (e.g., professional label) Encapsulated two per day.
Vit B6 for the synthesis of Collagen.
BHRT
Melatonin
3-6mg. Take at bedtime.
Optimize alpha lipoic acid.
Supplement with berberine Research suggests that berberine may lower osteoclast activityand boost osteoblast activity.
Increase good fats in the diet.
use coconut oil for MCTs
Soy isoflavones( Non GMO)
Isoflavones are phytoestrogens, plant chemicals that have some of the same effects as estrogen. Because estrogen
helps protect osteoporosis, researchers theorize that isoflavones may also help stop bone loss. Studies are conflicting, however.
The best source of soy isoflavones is
(tofu, soy milk, and soybeans)