Bones provide structure to our body and not only this but they have many more functions to do. They are also the storehouse of calcium that is provided to the body whenever required. Our body cannot synthesize calcium and hence it extracts it from the bones in need. But for that, there must be enough calcium in our bones.
Healthy bones are a sign of a healthy body whereas a person with weak bones tends to face various orthopedic problems. Besides this, weak bones also make the person prone to osteoporosis, a condition characterized by porous and fragile bones. Fractures are also likely to happen when bones are weak and surgery might require the use of Orthopaedic Trauma Implants.
The best way to avoid all this is to focus on building and maintaining strong and healthy bones. In this post, we will see some natural ways of maintaining strong bones and increasing bone mineral density.
Tips to Naturally Increase Bone Mineral Density
Perform Weightlifting and Strength Training
According to the studies, it is noticed that weightlifting and strength training promotes the formation of new bones. Plus, it is also known to maintain the structure and mineral density of the existing bone. So, making it a routine to do weightlifting and strength training could be helpful in improving your bone mineral density while promoting new bone formation.
Eat More Vegetables
If you have weak bones then it is advised to increase the amount of vegetables in your diet. Having a variety of vegetables will meet the nutritional requirements of your body along with the ones required for the growth of strong and healthy bones. Vegetables are also rich in vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that prevents bone damage. Besides all this, vegetables also have an abundance of polyphenols and potassium which are also important for our bones.
Increase Calcium in Your Diet
Calcium is the key requirement for your bones and our body cannot synthesize it. Thus, the requirement needs to be fulfilled by dietary sources. Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt have an abundance of calcium, and consuming them regularly will increase your bone mineral density. Leafy green vegetables and beans are also rich in calcium, and you can add these too to your diet.
Vitamin D is Important Too
Just like calcium, vitamin D is also not synthesized by our body and it is also a key requirement for building strong and healthy bones. So, to meet the requirement, it must be there in your diet.
Vitamin D helps in the proper absorption of dietary calcium by bones and if vitamin D levels drop, the calcium will be wasted. Thus, maintaining optimum levels of D is important.
Sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D but, not enough can be received from that. So, consuming vitamin D-fortified foods like juices, milk, and cereals can meet the requirement.
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