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August 08, 2022
By consuming green leafy and dark green vegetables, as well as legumes, we get calcium, without the saturated fats that come from milk and dairy products.
Osteoporosis is a disease associated with progressive bone loss, impaired bone microarchitectonics, and increased risk of fracture. The disease can be caused by a hormone deficiency in women who have a low-calcium diet or lack exercise. Therefore, nutritional therapy is important in the treatment of osteoporosis.
It is known that vitamin D and K, magnesium, boron, help maintain healthy bones. To get them through food, experts recommend eating green leafy and dark green vegetables, as well as legumes that provide calcium without the saturated fats that come from milk and dairy products.
According to experts, certain herbs also have a positive effect in combating the disease when applied in conjunction with a healthy diet and physical activity. For example, dried horsetail can be used in tea or capsules to promote calcium absorption. Also suitable are alfalfa, black cohosh and wild potatoes, which are phytoestrogens and can increase the levels of some hormones. Traditional Chinese treatments for osteoporosis include herbal therapy, acupuncture and Tai Chi.