The Importance of Bone Health
Bone plays an important structural role in the body. It provides mobility, support, and protection for the body, and acts as a storehouse for essential minerals. Bone is not static, even in fully grown adults. Instead, it is a living organ that goes through a process of removal and replacement throughout life: –most of the adult skeleton is replaced about every 10 years.
The human skeletal system functions include providing the body with structure, flexibility and protection. It also helps in the production of red blood cells and white blood cells. It is also a storehouse of minerals and fat tissues.
Healthy bones are critical to overall health, and behaviours that promote health and disease prevention also are key to maintaining a strong and healthy skeleton.
These behaviours include, for example:
Bone health is important in helping to stem the rate and risk of osteoporosis, the most common bone disease, which currently afflicts 10 million Americans over the age of 50.
eTG Bone and metabolism guidelines: interview with Christian Girgis
https://www.nps.org.au/australian-prescriber/podcast/episode-65-etg-bone-and-metabolism-guidelines
Osteoporosis is characterized by a loss of bone mass, resulting in greater bone fragility, which increases the risk of bone breakage, also known as fracture. The fractures most commonly associated with osteoporosis occur in the hip or spine, and often result in a downward spiral in physical and mental health, which can greatly impair quality of life and can result in death.
Indeed, 20 percent of older adults who suffer a hip fracture die within 1 year.
Too much animal protein increases calcium excretion. Calcium from bones and teeth.
Common musculosketal conditions are:
Look here http://www.aihw.gov.au/arthritis-and-musculoskeletal-conditions/ for a more detailed explanation.
Eat foods high in potassium and magnesium to protect your bones.
POTASSIUM Lean beef, lamb, all vegetables, dried apricots, avocado, bananas, citrus fruits, dates, herring, nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans), baked potato, raisins, sardines, sunflower seeds, broccoli, glass of milk, prunes, kidney beans, cantaloupe, orange, peach, sweet potato, rock melon, orange juice, mango, strawberries, cream of tartar.
Benefits include: Improved blood pressure, muscles, kidneys and nervous system, reduced risk of stroke and heart attack, helps the body get rid of excess salt.
MAGNESIUM Cashews, walnuts, almonds, brewer’s yeast, cashews, cocoa, mineral water, molasses, parsnips, soy beans, wholegrain cereals, kelp, eggs, seeds, seafood, dark chocolate, dried fruits, canned pineapple, berries, currants, beans, dates, avocados.
Magnesium citrate – 50 to 1,000mg once a day. Do not use for longer than ten days.
SILICON Barley, horsetail plant, oats, root vegetables, whole grain cereals, flax, chicken broth. Research has shown that silicon can play an important role in protecting against degenerative diseases.
Silicon has a surprising number of health benefits including:
Vitamin K – egg yolk, butter and fermented soy foods.
Adequate bone mineralization. Decreases calcifications, which lowers risk of heart disease. Decreases the loss of calcium. Helps your blood clot. Needed for the synthesis of osteocalcin, which is involved in building bones. Stimulates new bone growth.
100 to 500 micrograms daily. Consult GP if taking anticoagulants.
Vitamin B best taken as a multi-vitamin as otherwise can cause imbalances of other B vitamins.
Helps relieve leg cramps. B2 needed in the regeneration of glutathione and to convert vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin A, and niacin into their active forms. Catalyzes several reactions that process carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
For Parkinson’s - take B12 separately at least 2 hrs away from Sinemet and/or the Vitamin B multi tablet.
YOU are looking after YOUR health too - as a man?
You will find out why certain foods play special health roles in a man’s diet for prostate problems, staying lean, and putting on muscle. There are even some in the list that may help your bedroom performance.
Red Meat: If you closed your eyes and imagined a meal made for a man, there’s a good chance you’d dream up an imaginary steak. Men eat a lot more protein than women on average. And for the most part, all that additional protein is healthy. If you want to watch your weight, protein may be a better choice than carbs because your body spends more calories burning protein. It also helps build and retain muscle mass. The key is to have lean red meat in small portions and not eat it daily.
https://www.medicinenet.com/pictures_slideshow_foods_to_boost_male_health/article.htm
Bone plays an important structural role in the body. It provides mobility, support, and protection for the body, and acts as a storehouse for essential minerals. Bone is not static, even in fully grown adults. Instead, it is a living organ that goes through a process of removal and replacement throughout life: –most of the adult skeleton is replaced about every 10 years.
The human skeletal system functions include providing the body with structure, flexibility and protection. It also helps in the production of red blood cells and white blood cells. It is also a storehouse of minerals and fat tissues.
Healthy bones are critical to overall health, and behaviours that promote health and disease prevention also are key to maintaining a strong and healthy skeleton.
These behaviours include, for example:
- getting regular exercise,
- eating a balanced diet,
- not smoking,
- preventing falls and injuries,
- and drinking alcohol only in moderation
Bone health is important in helping to stem the rate and risk of osteoporosis, the most common bone disease, which currently afflicts 10 million Americans over the age of 50.
eTG Bone and metabolism guidelines: interview with Christian Girgis
https://www.nps.org.au/australian-prescriber/podcast/episode-65-etg-bone-and-metabolism-guidelines
Osteoporosis is characterized by a loss of bone mass, resulting in greater bone fragility, which increases the risk of bone breakage, also known as fracture. The fractures most commonly associated with osteoporosis occur in the hip or spine, and often result in a downward spiral in physical and mental health, which can greatly impair quality of life and can result in death.
Indeed, 20 percent of older adults who suffer a hip fracture die within 1 year.
Too much animal protein increases calcium excretion. Calcium from bones and teeth.
Common musculosketal conditions are:
- Back pain and problems
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Juvinele arthritis
Look here http://www.aihw.gov.au/arthritis-and-musculoskeletal-conditions/ for a more detailed explanation.
Eat foods high in potassium and magnesium to protect your bones.
POTASSIUM Lean beef, lamb, all vegetables, dried apricots, avocado, bananas, citrus fruits, dates, herring, nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans), baked potato, raisins, sardines, sunflower seeds, broccoli, glass of milk, prunes, kidney beans, cantaloupe, orange, peach, sweet potato, rock melon, orange juice, mango, strawberries, cream of tartar.
Benefits include: Improved blood pressure, muscles, kidneys and nervous system, reduced risk of stroke and heart attack, helps the body get rid of excess salt.
MAGNESIUM Cashews, walnuts, almonds, brewer’s yeast, cashews, cocoa, mineral water, molasses, parsnips, soy beans, wholegrain cereals, kelp, eggs, seeds, seafood, dark chocolate, dried fruits, canned pineapple, berries, currants, beans, dates, avocados.
Magnesium citrate – 50 to 1,000mg once a day. Do not use for longer than ten days.
SILICON Barley, horsetail plant, oats, root vegetables, whole grain cereals, flax, chicken broth. Research has shown that silicon can play an important role in protecting against degenerative diseases.
Silicon has a surprising number of health benefits including:
- Preventing hair loss; a diet rich in silicon encourages the growth of thick and healthy hair. It also increases the lustre and shine of hair.
- Promotes healthy bone and ligaments; silicon plays a vital role in assisting calcium for the growth and maintenance of joints and bones. It induces flexibility in the bones by increasing the amount of collagen, which is the protein component of bones.
- Maintains healthy skin and prevents brittle nails; silicon helps in improving the quality of nails and protecting them against several nail infections, in addition it prevents the skin from becoming flabby and restores the natural glow of the skin and actually improves healing when skin is damaged.
- Protects the cardiovascular system; silicon has been found to prevent the formation of damaging plaques and helps prevent atherosclerosis damage to the heart and major blood vessels.
Vitamin K – egg yolk, butter and fermented soy foods.
Adequate bone mineralization. Decreases calcifications, which lowers risk of heart disease. Decreases the loss of calcium. Helps your blood clot. Needed for the synthesis of osteocalcin, which is involved in building bones. Stimulates new bone growth.
100 to 500 micrograms daily. Consult GP if taking anticoagulants.
Vitamin B best taken as a multi-vitamin as otherwise can cause imbalances of other B vitamins.
Helps relieve leg cramps. B2 needed in the regeneration of glutathione and to convert vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin A, and niacin into their active forms. Catalyzes several reactions that process carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
For Parkinson’s - take B12 separately at least 2 hrs away from Sinemet and/or the Vitamin B multi tablet.
YOU are looking after YOUR health too - as a man?
You will find out why certain foods play special health roles in a man’s diet for prostate problems, staying lean, and putting on muscle. There are even some in the list that may help your bedroom performance.
Red Meat: If you closed your eyes and imagined a meal made for a man, there’s a good chance you’d dream up an imaginary steak. Men eat a lot more protein than women on average. And for the most part, all that additional protein is healthy. If you want to watch your weight, protein may be a better choice than carbs because your body spends more calories burning protein. It also helps build and retain muscle mass. The key is to have lean red meat in small portions and not eat it daily.
https://www.medicinenet.com/pictures_slideshow_foods_to_boost_male_health/article.htm
- Reviewed By: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD