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Bone deterioration is dangerous!

Topic: Health EducationPublished July 12, 2012

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As you add the years to your life, there are a lot of things that a person needs to take care of. One of the biggest concerns of people post the age of 50 is the degenerative bone that comes along. As you age, your body goes through a number of changes. Your appetite changes, your taste changes and so does your weight, your muscle mass and bones. The worst effect of age is shown gradually as you age on your bone and joints, as they become weak and starts paining. Why does the healthy bone deteriorate? As we age the bone mass starts reducing. The bones lose their calcium and mineral content. Losing calcium makes the bones brittle. Moreover, the minerals that are lost result in the bones becoming very thin. The tendons and ligaments become stiffer and lose their flexibility. As the body undergoes these changes, the bone and cartilage chemistry goes through a significant change too. These cartilages start to thin and the joints also lose their gel like cushion leading to friction and inflamed joints. The bones in our body undergo changes throughout our life span through a process known as remodelling. Thus, with the age these changes make the bones very weak increasing the chances of osteoporosis. Women are more prone to osteoporosis as post menopause they tend to lose out on a lot more calcium and vital minerals that might have helped in preventing the condition. Increased osteoporosis is the reason for hip surgeries and the likes in the post 50 side of life. It might also result in arthritis, if the condition of the bones and joints worsen. How to keep bones in the best possible health If the bones lose minerals, the best way to strengthen them is through the consumption of sufficient calcium. Increasing the consumption of milk and dairy products is the best way to atone for the loss of calcium. Calcium is one of the most important minerals when it comes to bone health. Cutting down on alcohol and tobacco is also important, as they tend to make the bones thin and brittle. A good diet is always a pre requisite for a healthy body. Taking care of your posture and trying to increase flexibility with walking for 15 minutes a day or doing yoga also helps. External help is needed Off late, there are many supplements available to help ease the pain of aging bones and help keep them healthy. One of the best available options is Osteo Pro by Hexagon Nutrition Pvt. Ltd., a company which is an expert into food supplements and clinical nutrition. This product contains a rich source of calcium and vitamin D, the most important micronutrients for good bone health. It also contains Glucosamine and Chondratin, which are natural substances found around cartilages, increasing the water content and elasticity, making them more flexible. MSM ingredient is natural organic source of sulphur that greatly heals inflammation around the joints and relieves the pain. Usually, sulphur present in the food is often lost due to cooking and other processes and hence a supplement is very welcome. The last but not the least, the Boswellia extract is a herbal extract that soothes pain and inflammation. Now a lot of bone worries can be easily put to rest!

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