Cindy is 63 years old and at risk for osteoporosis. Which nutrients would be the most important to consume in adequate amounts to preserve bone mass?

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Edwin Blackburn

27 February, 00:44

Cindy is 63 years old and at risk for osteoporosis. Which nutrients would be the most important to consume in adequate amounts to preserve bone mass?

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Consumption of adequate calcium and vitamin D

Explanation:

Osteoporosis is a condition whereby there is significant amount of porous partition on the surface of the bone, this disease reduces the density and quality of bone. As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of getting fractured is greatly increased.

In a bid to overcome or to be resistant to Osteoporosis, Consumption of adequate calcium and vitamin D is required by the body. This because Calcium performs various function which include; building strong bones, regulating heart beat and fluid balance within cells.

Also Vitamin D works in conjunction with calcium to slow down or even reverse osteoporosis. That is to say, the body cannot absorb calcium at all without some vitamin D. Hence, Vitamin D is vital in assisting the body absorb and use calcium.