Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. It occurs when the creation of new bone can't keep up with the loss of old bone. The risk of osteoporosis is higher in people who are frail, underweight, small in built and post-menopausal women.
Many people think losing bone density and sustaining fractures are simply a natural part of the ageing process, but this is a Myth. Statistics show that 1 in 4 people who fall and fracture the hip will not survive beyond 12 months - which is worse than some cancer diagnoses! Unfortunately, despite its devastating effects, osteoporosis remains under-diagnosed and under-treated.
Factors affecting bone health include:
- Nutrition - nutritional malabsorption, eating disorders.
- Age - don't take solid food, don't chew well.
- Hormones - post-menopausal.
- Lifestyle - physical inactivity.
- Pre-existing diseases - diabetes, thyroid disorders, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Medications - steroids.
In osteoporosis, you can fracture the spine without having to fall. So if you bend over to pick up a pot of flowers or your grandchild, you may get back pain. This could be a sign of a fractured spine. It is essential to prevent even the first fracture, because once you have had one fracture, you're likely to experience another. There are medicines that can be tailored to suit all sorts of patients. However, for me, I won't take medicines to prevent osteoporosis.
I would choose Vitaking collagen.
Why? Because it is safe and doesn't have side effects. I have been drinking it consistently for over 15 years for maintenance and protection. However, when I sprained my ankle or twisted my shoulder, I increased the dose to enjoy the curative benefits.
Click on this link for 10 commonly asked questions on Vitaking such as whether it's effective for bone spurs, numbness in the limbs, arthritis, pregnant ladies etc:
http://www.pingofhealth.com/2019/03/your-questions-on-vitaking-collagen.html
(Source: Holey bones, StarHealth, 12/2/2023)
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