Rheumatologist Elena Vystavkina explained why the number of patients with osteoporosis has recently increased and when to start prevention.
In fact, it was not the number of cases that increased – the diagnosis improved, and with it the detection rate. And the average age of the population has also increased.⠀
“If we talk about prevention, then you need to know that bone growth ends in everyone at about 25-30 years old. After that, a plateau, and then the loss of bone tissue, ”says the specialist.
From this we can conclude that it is never too early to engage in the prevention of osteoporosis, and you can start as early as 30 years old. And maybe even earlier.
What prevention methods does the doctor recommend? First of all, taking adequate doses of calcium and vitamin D, without which calcium will not reach its destination – in our bones.
The preferred form of calcium to take is citrate or carbonate, dosage of 1000 mg per day.
At the same time, constantly monitor the level of calcium. If it rises sharply, it is urgent to look for the cause. Sometimes it lies in oncological diseases.
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Constant physical activity, including in a vertical position of the body, is important for the prevention of osteoporosis.
Maintain normal weight, control body mass index. Being underweight is also not good, the likelihood of osteoporosis only increases.⠀
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Elena Vystavkina Healthy lifestyle Rheumatologist