Therapist Andrei Kondrakhin: due to hormonal changes, the female body can experience calcium deficiency after 50 years.
Doctor Kondrakhin reminded Russian women that hormones influence calcium metabolism in women's bodies. After 45, due to the approach of menopause and a decrease in estrogen levels, the calcium content in a woman's body begins to decrease, and by the age of 50, a deficiency may occur.
“Calcium metabolism is based on a woman's hormonal status. There shouldn't be too much calcium in the body either – balance is important. But over time, it gets worse, the absorption and amount of this chemical element decreases,” the doctor stated in a comment to Vechernyaya Moskva.
Doctor Kondrakhin advised women over 50 to monitor their calcium levels. According to the expert, dairy products or ground eggshells help to replenish the deficiency. However, if a woman's calcium level is significantly below normal, food products are unlikely to help replenish its balance – special preparations will be needed.
Why is calcium deficiency dangerous for women? The specialist clarified that it negatively affects the acidity of the stomach, contributes to intestinal inflammation, the development of osteoporosis, and disorders of the parathyroid glands.
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Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Andrey Kondrakhin Health physician-therapist