How to increase bone density

If you want to increase bone density, various nutrients are indispensable, especially calcium supplementation, which must be paid special attention to. Vitamin D and some health products that can increase bone density should also be used scientifically.

1. If calcium absorption is normal, 1.00 grams to 1.50 grams per day is sufficient. Among various calcium supplements, calcium carbonate is the most commonly used. For people over 65 years old, take 0.75g to 2.5g per day. For those who have many side effects from using estrogen and may develop endometrial cancer, giving them large doses of calcium can have the same effect as using estrogen. Patients with kidney stones cannot consume large amounts of calcium.

2. Vitamin D and its active products In the past, it was believed that elderly patients with osteoporosis often suffered from vitamin D deficiency, and therefore it was advocated to give more vitamin D. In fact, except for those with osteomalacia (generally speaking, only children are prone to osteomalacia, such as rickets), intestinal calcium absorption disorders and reduced production of vitamin D metabolites, there is generally no need to supplement large amounts of vitamin D. Those who have the above three conditions can be given vitamin D at the same time.

3. Calcitonin Calcitonin can reduce bone absorption, reduce calcium in the blood circulation, and increase the calcium content in the bones. Since calcitonin can lower blood calcium, the amount of calcium should be supplemented when using calcitonin to play a role in treating osteoporosis.

4. Phosphates Phosphates for the treatment of osteoporosis have been developed in recent years. Phosphates can promote bone formation, inhibit the destruction of bone cells, and can be used for a long time.

5. Others At present, the main raw materials of health foods that increase bone density on the market are mainly chemical raw materials and Chinese medicine extracts, and the main dosage forms are capsules, tablets, etc. After the new regulations on health foods are introduced, the technical requirements for the research and development of health foods will be raised. Based on the declared health functions, the boundaries on raw materials can be relaxed and some new raw materials can be used. New dosage forms can be developed. This will better improve the effects of health foods.