Osteoporosis is a very dangerous and common affliction. In 2013, roughly 54 million Americans were said to have low bone density. That number is projected to increase to 61 million cases just for those who are 50 or over by 2020. Osteoporosis more specifically is when your bone density deteriorates. This of course making them weak and susceptible to breakage. There are things you can do to take measures against this, but there are also other issues that can aggravate this condition.
Keeping osteoporosis at bay.
As I said before, there are some measures you can take to keep your bones healthy. To be sure, calcium intake is always a good way to make sure your bones are healthy. There are no studies that prove calcium will prevent osteoporosis. Vitamin K and K2 are known to be linked with weak bones. More specifically, if you have a deficiency in these vitamins you are more susceptible to having weak bones.
Warning signs
If you are low on either vitamin D or calcium, that can put you at risk. Of course I had mentioned this before, yet being low is still a risk factor. Other factors that may affect your chances of having osteoporosis include: Other medical issues such as arthritis, low hormone levels, issues preventing absorption. Some lifestyle changes you can make to help prevent weakening of bones include: Getting exercise, not smoking, not drinking in excess and keeping to a healthy weight.
