6 Trace Elements Against Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disease in which there is a thinning of the bone substance in the bones (reduction of bone density) and a violation of the microarchitectonics of bone tissue. The disease increases the degree of brittleness of the bones and the risk of breaking them, even with low pressure.


In osteoporosis, whole parts of bone tissue disappear, the bone loses its complex structure, becomes loose and there is a danger of breaking even with a small load. Osteoporosis is a disease when the bone mass is reduced by a quarter.


Until a certain age, the bones are constantly renewed, which contributes to maintaining their strength. But when more bone is lost than the new one that is formed, the total mass of the skeleton decreases. The development of this phenomenon is a long process that leads to the appearance of osteoporosis. Bone loss occurs without causing any sensations, without symptoms for years. Therefore, the disease is diagnosed when it is present without taking the necessary measures to delay it over time.  


Both women and men are affected by osteoporosis. One in three women and one in six men can be fatally injured by osteoporosis. Every second person over the age of 70, regardless of gender, is at real risk of a fatal accident. But osteoporosis is a disease that can be diagnosed at an early stage of development, when there are still no signs. When taking therapy in the early stages of osteoporosis, complications of the disease and suffering, surgery and fatal outcome, which lead to some fractures in old age, can be avoided.


The main reason for the decrease in bone density is calcium deficiency , which is the main building material of bone tissue.

Osteoporosis in children ?!

Studies of children with osteoporosis have shown that in addition to calcium deficiency, zinc deficiency , impaired phosphorus metabolism and intestinal dysfunction (secondary dysbacteriosis) are also causes of the disease. Children suffering from osteoporosis experience physical weakness, respectively, it affects their emotional state, they are more irritable and capricious, do not want to be active, in addition, are prone to various infections in the body.


In most cases, calcium is prescribed during treatment. But with prolonged intake of this trace element, it leads to zinc deficiency. The enzyme lysozyme, which contributes to the synthesis of zinc in the small intestine, has antibacterial and immunomodulatory properties. In addition, it stimulates beneficial bifidobacteria and protects the body from harmful microorganisms, increases the natural defenses and promotes rapid wound healing. The enzyme is contained in breast milk, its properties make it especially important and valuable for the health of the child.   Osteoporosis can also develop


in women
after childbirth. In this case, however, it is not due to a lack of calcium, but to manganese , which is involved in the formation of the base of bone tissue. Manganese contributes to the production of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is responsible for emotional and mental balance.


This explains to some extent the reason why women who are deficient in manganese are restless and agitated. They are at risk of developing diabetes as a stressful reaction from birth. Manganese is involved in the formation of the enzyme superoxide dismutase, which is largely responsible for cell renewal. Manganese is believed to be the trace element of youth. Three trace elements - boron , manganese and copper , are involved in the formation and regulation of female sex hormones. When they are deficient, the amount of hormones released decreases. This process deepens with age, is associated with menopause and the appearance of osteoporosis.

In practicing certain professions

Osteoporosis is a disease that also occurs in people exposed to toxic substances, such as aluminum. The disease is accompanied by increased formation of stones in the kidneys and urinary tract. In the presence of strontium in the body increases the fragility of bone tissue, cracking occurs when the joints contract and loss of calcium. Sometimes due to secondary chronic dysbacteriosis of the intestine , caused by a decrease in the number of intestinal beneficial bacteria . Digestive disorders may be due to the presence of lead .
Lack of the trace element boronalso leads to bone loss, especially in people with parathyroid dysfunction. Boron controls the level of magnesium in the body.


In order to carry out effective prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and its concomitant diseases, it is necessary to provide a sufficient amount of macro- and microelements, monitoring their proper ratio . Therefore, it is advisable to draw up an individual regimen of intake of precisely selected minerals for a particular person, which will prevent or at least delay the development of osteoporosis.