When we are young, the body absorbs calcium more efficiently. But as the body ages, calcium absorption gets impaired. Bones get stronger and denser only up to the age of twenty-five years. From 25 to 30 years they maintain their bone strength. After that, they get progressively weaker.
Each one of us loses bone with age. But when one starts losing large amounts of it, one develops osteoporosis. Too little calcium is not the only reason leading to osteoporosis. You may be a candidate for osteoporosis if any of the following applies to you.
• You have a petite or thin body
• You have a sedentary lifestyle.
• You are a heavy smoker.
• You drink excessive alcohol.
• You constantly take drugs that interfere with the calcium metabolism, such as cortisone.
• You are on high doses of thyroid preparations diuretics, etc.
• You are lactose intolerant.
Poor bone health usually goes unnoticed until it becomes obvious through stooped posture or frequent fractures. Tests like X-rays and bone density tests give us a better idea about the state of our bones.
By Dr. Anjali
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