Symptoms & Causes of Osteoporosis

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Symptoms of osteoporosis  include: compression of the spine so that an individual appears to be leaning forward fractures tooth decay or dental issues. In addition, there may be no symptoms of osteoporosis.

Causes of Osteoporosis:

inadequate intake of calcium over time

inadequate intake of Vitamin D over time

body's inability to properly absorb calcium intake

excess calcium excretion

Individuals at Risk for Osteoporosis:

post-menopausal women

vegetarians

smokers

alcoholics

lactose intolerant individuals

women with amenorrheic

female athletes

individuals with eating disorders

Treatment for Osteoporosis:

New drugs and treatment is continually emerging in Today's World.   See your doctor, exercise to help build bones and strengthen the supporting muscles - and fill your diet with rich sources of calcium.        

Calcium - Assists in blood clotting, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, tooth & bone formation.

Age

Recommended Daily Allowance

Level Considered Safe for Daily Consumption mg

Food Sources for Calcium

Symptoms of Excessive Consumption

Infants

Birth - 6 months

210 mg

ask physician

Non-fat dairy sources tend to contain more calcium skimmed milk, cheese, yogurt, tofu, corn tortillas, kale, Chinese Cabbage.

Kidney stones, hypercalcemia, milk alkali syndrome, renal insufficiency

 

7 - 12 months

270 mg

ask physician

Children

1 yr - 3 yrs

500 mg

2,500 mg

 

4 yrs - 8 yrs

800 mg

2,500 mg

Males

9 yrs - 18 yrs

1,300 mg

2,500 mg

 

19 yrs - 50 yrs

1,000 mg

2,500 mg

 

51 yrs & older

1,200 mg

2,500 mg

Females

9 yrs - 18 yrs

1,300 mg

2,500 mg

 

19 yrs - 50 yrs

1,000 mg

2,500 mg

 

51 yrs & older

1,200 mg

2,500 mg

Pregnant

< 18 yrs

1,300 mg

2,500 mg

 

19 yrs - 30 yrs

1,000 mg

2,500 mg

 

31 yrs - 50 yrs

1,000 mg

2,500 mg

Lactating

< 18 yrs

1,300 mg

2,500 mg

 

19 yrs& older

1,000 mg

2,500 mg

 

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