When it comes to preventing osteoporosis, the first thing that comes to mind is calcium supplementation. How to make calcium absorption effective? What else should be supplemented while supplementing calcium to effectively prevent osteoporosis?

Calcium supplementation alone is difficult to absorb, and the effect of “strengthening bones” is limited. Calcium should be supplemented together with vitamin D. For people with normal bone mass and no osteoporosis, it is not necessary to take calcium tablets. It is recommended to meet the body’s calcium needs through a reasonable diet, including meat, eggs, milk, seafood, green vegetables, nuts, etc. A reasonable diet can not only supplement calcium, but also supplement nutrients such as zinc, iron, and magnesium, which is conducive to promoting physical health as a whole, thereby improving bone condition. In recent years, light meals for weight loss have become more popular among young people. However, light meals are mainly vegetables, and the calcium content is relatively insufficient. Eating light meals for a long time will increase the risk of osteoporosis.

Salt intake also needs to be controlled. If you usually eat salty meals, excessive sodium chloride intake will affect the metabolism of calcium in the body and damage bone health. In addition, limiting alcohol intake is also very important for preventing osteoporosis. Alcohol affects the activity of osteoblasts and increases the risk of osteoporosis.

Regarding the saying on the Internet that “drinking tea can easily lead to calcium deficiency”, the effect of drinking tea on calcium in the body needs to be considered in combination with the amount of tea consumed. The tannic acid contained in tea does bind to calcium in the body, but drinking more than 20 cups of strong tea a day will have a significant effect on calcium absorption. Generally speaking, drinking tea in moderation is good for health. In addition, the saying that “bone soup helps to supplement calcium” is also very popular. However, the calcium content in bone soup is not high, but more fat. You can drink it in moderation, but you cannot rely on bone soup to supplement calcium.

In general, a balanced diet is an effective way to prevent osteoporosis. It is not only middle-aged and elderly people who need to prevent osteoporosis. From a young age, you should actively protect your bones through good living habits and not overdraw your bone health to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.