Bones and your Health

Bones and your health

American researchers conducted a study on the consumption of 250mg of calcium daily by 94 young girls between the ages of 12 and 14. They found that the hardness and the density of their bones were more than those who didn’t consume calcium. By the time they reached the age of 18 the bone density of the former group was more than the other group by 6%. It means it is important to take calcium supplement early to prevent osteoporosis at old age. 

Doctors agree that exercise such as walking and jogging will strengthen your bones. When you give up the bad habit of smoking and curtail the consumption of alcohol you will also reduce the damage to your bones. It is also important to eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. When you worry about your diet you can take calcium and vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D helps to absorb calcium.

 On a daily basis, I take one tablet of calcium carbonate (450mg) with vitamin D (200 IU). Taking calcium carbonate to absorb calcium is like taking milk to absorb calcium.

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