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What do you know of osteoporosis?
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Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by reduction of bone mass and density due to mineralization.
It is a natural condition that begins around the ages of 40 years. It can develop to appoint where it results to deformation or fracture of the bone. It impairs the bone strength due to the abnormal quantity and quality of the damaged bone. Osteoporosis affects the connectivity of the bony components and the health of collagen and cells in the bone.
Osteoporosis affects both men and women. It is more common though in postmenopausal women. In both sexes, it usually affects those who had calcium deficiencies during body development in their younger years. It is accompanied by pain, both acute and chronic pain.
In adults, the calcium deficiency and loss is triggered by excess protein and sodium chloride (salt) in the body. In women, the reduction in hormone production which happens after menopause causes the calcium loss. Lack or deficiency of nutrients such as vitamins, D, causes the body to lose calcium. Lack of sufficient physical exercise also results in calcium loss.
There are several nutrients that help your body retain calcium preventing its loss.
Do you know these minerals?
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