5 THINGS THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT YOUR BONE DENSITY

 Don’t know what bones do? Think of it this way. What metal frames are to buildings, bones are to the body. We are made of veins, flesh, blood and bones but what the skin encases are bones and muscles. However, with wear and tear, everyday usage and progressing age, the frame tends to weaken, elevating osteoporosisrisk factors. The weakening of bones in its density is called Osteoporosis. There may be several reasons why Osteoporosis happens such as: 

v  Genetics

A study shows that Genetics play a major role in the way our bones obtain their density. Osteoporosis is common with people who have a strong genetic component with reduced mass in bone, bone tissue defect, and fragility causing fractures. Such individuals are susceptible to having lower levels of calcium in the body and are predisposed to Osteoporosis. 

 

v  Diet

A calcium deficient diet contributes to diminished bone density and an increased risk of fractures alongside Osteopenia (loss of bone mineral density). Foods such as milk, cheese, milk, spinach, kale, okra, soya, bread and fish are rich in calcium. 

 

v  Exercise

Much like muscle function, bones also get stronger with constant usage. Think of the bones as metal frames and immobility as the rains that rust those metals spoiling its functioning. Some exercises such as Weight training, Aerobics, Jogging, Racket sports, Running, Yoga are good exercises for the bones.

 

v  Age

Bones get thinner and weaker as age progresses. It is super important for elderly people to take adequate calcium in their diet or if not, then through supplements to avoid further health complications. 

 

v  Hormones

Formation of certain hormones in the body negatively affects bone density. For example too much of the thyroid hormone disrupts bone density and results in bone loss. In women’s health, when menopause occurs, estrogen levels fall that negatively impact bone mass density. Similarly, for men, low levels of testosterone cause a loss of bone mass.

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