Beware of this silent bone disease

In every three seconds, an osteoporotic fracture happens somewhere around the world. Osteoporosis is a common bone disease, but it should not be overlooked. Because 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 experience osteoporotic fracture.

 

Osteoporosis, also means porous bone is a disease characterized by low bone density, resulting in weak bones and increased risk of bone fracture.  Osteoporosis is asymptomatic and painless, but its resulting bone fracture can be painful, fatal and lead to long term disability. The most common fracture include wrist, hip, pelvis, vertebral and upper arm fractures.

 

 

Most people reach their peak bone mass between the ages of 25 and 35. But as we age, our bone mass begin to lose, which can eventually lead to osteoporosis. Not to mention that women are more likely to get osteoporosis than men.

 

According to a study done by International Osteoporosis Foundation, women tend to lose bone at a faster rate within 5 years of menopause. This is caused by the decline in estrogen level during menopause, which protects women’s bone. Hence, bone health is important for women above the age of 50.

 

Some other risk factors for osteoporosis include family history, poor diet and lifestyle.

 

Bone health is important at every age and stage of life.

 

 

How to prevent Osteoporosis?

 

 

1. Adequate Calcium intake

 

Milk, yogurt, cheese, toufu, soybean, sardines, salmon, broccoli and kale are food rich in calcium.

 

 

2. Adequate Vitamin D

 

Sun is a natural source of Vitamin D, other food sources include egg yolk, mushrooms, tuna, salmon and mackerel, which helps in calcium absorption.

 

 

3. Avoid unhealthy lifestyle and diet

 

Excessive alcohol intake, smoking and high salt diet can lead to bone loss, which promotes osteoporosis

 

 

4. Exercise

 

i) Weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, climbing stairs and dancing can help to strengthen muscle and bones.

 

ii) Yoga and Taichi are great to improve balance, coordination and flexibility, reducing the risk of falling.

 

Milk is the best source of calcium, but there is no other milk like Stolle ImmNuPlus- which protects not only your bones, but your overall health.

 

Stolle ImmNuPlus contains milk nutrients and patented bioactive factors: specific IgA and IgG antibodies, anti-inflammatory factors, macrophage-activating factors and anti-atherosclerosis factors, which help you to achieve immune balance as well as protecting your gut and cardiovascular health.

 

Prevention is better than cure, so beware of your bone health before it’s too late!