Osteoporosis is one of the most common types of bone disease.  At least 1 out of 5 women over the age of 50 will be diagnosed with Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.  This condition can begin as early as 35 years of age.

The leading cause of this condition in women is the drop in estrogen at the time of menopause.  In men it is due to a drop of testosterone.  Those at a higher risk are women over the age of 50 and men over the age of 70.

Other causes of Osteoporosis are low calcium intake, low body weight, family history, absence of menstrual periods, etc.  But all is not lost, there are ways to stop the bone loss and in many cases reverse the condition.

Stronger Bones

A good way to make your bones stronger is to eat mushrooms.  They are a good source of vitamin D, which helps your bones absorb and hold onto the calcium.  Researchers suggest that they can get at least 25% stronger.

Build Up

Researcher suggest that one 12 oz bottle of beer, daily can help build up your bones.  The best ones for this are the palest malts that have the highest silicon content.  They have up to four more times than darker malts.  The silicon is a mineral that can form new bone tissue.

Neutralize

To reduce the risk of fractures up to 33%, researchers suggest that you eat three baked potatoes a week.  The potassium mops up the acid in your bloodstream.  This way the body won’t pull the calcium out of the bones to do it.  If you don’t want to eat potatoes, take at least 3,000 mg a day.

Flexible

As you lose the calcium, your bones become brittle, which means you lose flexibility.  Take magnesium, 400 mg a day.  Studies showed that it will reverse the condition and prevent fractures for postmenopausal women.

Density

Prevent bone thinning by exercising, such as walking, running or using weights.  One good way is to climb the stairs as quickly as you can, increasing the density of the bones.  You can do this every day for two minutes.  If you have sore knees then 20 minutes of light weights, three times a week.

Reduce Risk

It is suggested that eating a half a cup of baby spinach or kale a day can reduce the risk by 45%.  It’s the vitamin K in these vegetables that help the bones absorb the calcium.  If you’re not a fan of these, then take at least 250 mcg to 500 mcg a day of vitamin K which is found in a serving of spinach.

Remember when taking any type of supplement, to make sure your body absorbs it better, take them with food.  In one sitting take at least 600 mg of calcium.  For those that love coffee, you don’t have to stop drinking it; it actually can help maintain healthy bones throughout your life.