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Osteoporosis Prevention

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Prevention should begin in infancy. Up to 90% of bone mass is established before age 20. Calcium intake and exercise are important in childhood. In adulthood, maintaining a daily intake of calcium and vitamin D should continue. Recommendations include 1500mg of calcium per day and 800 IU of vitamin D.

Adequate weight-bearing exercises and activities are also important. Avoid excess alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption. Routine maintenance check bone density is very important to catch problems early.
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4 Tips anti-osteoporosis

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

osteoporosisThe athletes will give a great deal to our bones, first overload stimulate their growth and maintenance and the other we are more exposed to injuries and fractures. For the ghost of osteoporosis or approach you, here are four tips that you will come good.

1. For calcium
Your daily intake of calcium should be between 1,000 and 1,500 mg. The milk and dark leafy vegetables are good sources, but also find calcium in shrimps and other seafood, which is not too well known. If you’re one of those that do not get along with the milk you use nutritional supplements.

2. Physical exercise
Physical exercise is beneficial, but especially one that is made with high loads such as bodybuilding.

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