Osteoporosis is a natural condition, aggravated by age, in which the bones begin losing calcium creating voids within the bone thus reducing their strength and becoming brittle. In old age this is the reason for the many fractures of pelvis, hips, legs, forearms, and other bones when people fall to the ground.
In addition, osteoporosis also presents itself in the vertebrate which begins to reduce their individual height due to the pressure caused by body weight. This, along with the shortening of long bones (femur and tibia) is the reason why people decrease their total height with age.
To diminish the presence of osteoporosis, calcium must be replaced through consumption of vegetables and fruits rich in calcium such as spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, oranges and others, supplemented with a good amount of milk or milk products and calcium supplements available at drugstores. It is recommended that the total daily consumption of calcium reach up to 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams shown in food charts and calcium bottle labels.
Along with the consumption of calcium it is important to consume enough vitamin D which helps the calcium adhere to the bones. Vitamin D is normally found in milk sold at supermarkets and dairy stores. Finally exposure to sunshine helps stimulate the reaction between Vitamin D and bonding calcium to the bones. Just be careful to protect your skin against excessive solar radiation by using sunscreen creams or lotions.
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