eWellness: Tips to prevent the risk of osteoporosis at an early age
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Dr KK Aggarwal 28 September 2017
Avoid bone toxins, namely, alcohol and smoking. Smoking is dangerous as it accelerates bone destruction. Excess of 80 ml of alcohol or 80 gm of alcohol can accelerate bone destruction.
Start Vitamin D supplementation right from school going age. Remember, osteoporosis begins in the school going age but manifests later in life.
Three yoga exercises namely, Surya Namaskar, Tadasana and Vrakshasana, which involve standing on your toes or weight bearing on your toes, are good to avoid osteoporosis.
An adequate intake of protein in diet, combined with an adequate intake of calcium helps increase bone density. One should aim for about 12% of calories to come from proteins such as legumes, poultry, seafood, meat, dairy products, nuts and seeds.
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