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Osteoporosis Diet
An osteoporosis diet is a great way to treat or even prevent this potentially serious bone disorder. Like many health concerns, an ounce of prevention can go a long way towards reducing the risk of developing
osteoporosis.
Young people should start to eat healthy early on and maintain these habits throughout their lifetimes. Older people should learn the facts about which nutrients are needed to build and nourish strong bones. General information on using dietary therapy to prevent disease can be found on my
BACK PAIN DIET
page.
Osteoporosis Diet Basics
The main ingredients necessary to prevent osteoporosis are calcium and vitamin D. Calcium can be found in such foods as: milk, cheese, seaweed, nuts, beans and many green leafy vegetables.
Vitamin
D is found in milk, soy products and selected cereal grains. Vitamin D can also be produced naturally by the body from exposure to sunlight. There is considerable controversy about the best sources of these nutrients, with some professionals endorsing dairy and others insisting on non-dairy.
Nutritional supplements
are also a good source of both calcium and vitamin D.
Dietary Supplements to Prevent Osteoporosis
Some research points to other nutrients as contributors to the reduction of osteoporosis occurrence. There is less evidence to support these claims, but when in doubt, asking your doctor is a good way to get information about adding these nutrients to your dietary intake. Some of the recommended dietary additions are: Vitamins A, C, K and B complex, zinc, magnesium, copper, boron, potassium and sodium. Make sure to get qualified advice before beginning to use these supplements, as a few can cause negative health effects in some patients and can interact with
prescription drugs.
Recommendation on an Osteoporosis Diet
Eat right and stay healthy is what I have always taught. A poor diet can have serious consequences in the short term and even worse ramifications in the long run. Regardless of your age or health condition, take time to consult with your
doctor
or nutritionist to learn about eating right at every stage of life. Remember, just as your body changes, your nutritional requirements change as well. A proper diet is an easy and enjoyable way to help insure continued good health for many years to come and is also crucial to help
prevent osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Diet to Back Pain Home
8/8/07 Revised 9/28/08
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