GROOM YOURSELF- FORTIFY YOUR BONES

We are so conditioned to thinking that if we need to fortify our bones we need calcium supplement. Building bones takes more than popping calcium supplements. Calcium needs to be balanced with other minerals for our body to use it properly. Before you start taking calcium supplements, we must estimate the calcium that we get from our diet. Our RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) is 1500 mg . Most people should get it from their diet. We should only supplement if you are not getting enough from your diet. It is good idea to break up your calcium consumption and supplements through out the day for optimal absorption. A two 500mg dosage will be absorbed better than a single 1000mg supplement.

Calcium citrate is the best calcium supplement to take. This is because calcium is best absorbed when it is combined with an acid base like citric acid. Thus Calcium-fortified orange juice is also a great way to get more calcium in your diet. In order to absorb calcium properly, you must also get the right amount of magnesium. In case your RDA for Magnesium is not met, a calcium supplement with magnesium will be more beneficial.

Just pooping the supplements may not help if you do not move your body. Exercising especially the strength training exercises exerts additional stress on your bones and muscles, making your musculoskeletal system stronger. Weight-bearing exercises are best for building bones. Exercise like walking, yoga, running, stair climbing and weight lifting will give your bones a workout.

Women are especially vulnerable to bone thinning and osteoporosis. Most experts agree that fluctuations in hormones during menopause can also cause bone loss. Monitoring hormone levels and possibly hormone replacement therapy can help prevent osteoporosis. Consult your physician.

Recent studies indicate consumption of aerated drinks can cause bone loss. As the phosphates in the soda are absorbed in place of calcium, inhibiting calcium absorption. Prevent this by eliminating or cutting back on aerated drinks.

Good sources of calcium are broccoli, all dark leafy vegetables, sprouts, oats, sesame seeds, beans, include them adequately in your diet.

Another important element to consider in bone growth is sulfur. Eating garlic, onions, eggs each day will provide adequate amounts for bone growth.

Milk is the often considered to be the best source of calcium, though milk and milk products are high in calcium, they are also high in phosphorous. Phosphates bind with calcium in the intestines and little value is received from diary calcium.

BUILDING BONES IS MORE THAN POOPING PILLS AND DRINKING LOADS OF MILK!

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