Osteoporosis
Synopsis of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a chronic skeletal condition characterized by reduced bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased fragility and risk of fractures. It is often silent until a fracture occurs, commonly in the hip, spine, or wrist. The condition is most prevalent in older adults, especially postmenopausal women, due to the sharp decline in estrogen, which is vital for maintaining bone density.
Bone loss occurs when bone resorption outpaces bone formation, weakening the internal structure of bones. Over time, this makes them brittle and more likely to break from minor falls or even normal stresses.
Risk factors include:
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Age (especially over 50)
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Female sex, particularly postmenopause
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Family history of osteoporosis
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Low calcium or vitamin D intake
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Sedentary lifestyle
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Smoking, alcohol use
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Corticosteroid use or chronic medical conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease)
Common symptoms and signs:
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Loss of height over time
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Stooped posture or “dowager’s hump”
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Back pain, often from compression fractures
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Sudden fractures from minor trauma
When to see a doctor:
Routine bone density testing (DEXA scans) is recommended for women over 65, men over 70, or earlier in those with risk factors. Diagnosis is based on T-scores and fracture history. Treatment may involve lifestyle changes, supplements, and medications like bisphosphonates or hormone therapy.
Natural remedies for Osteoporosis
Weight-Bearing and Resistance Exercises: Stimulate bone remodeling.
Eat a Calcium-Rich Diet: Leafy greens, dairy, almonds, and sardines.
Get Adequate Vitamin D: Sunlight and supplements help with calcium absorption.
Avoid Smoking and Limit Alcohol: Both reduce bone-forming cell activity.
Ensure Fall Prevention at Home: Install railings, non-slip mats, and proper lighting.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Osteoporosis
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
8-Prenylnaringenin
Abalone
Acacetin
Alfalfa
algal oil
Algal protein
Algalin
Algas calcareas
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ampelopsin
animal protein
animal Tissue
anthocyanins
antler
apigenin
arctiin
ashwagandha
astragalin
astragaloside
astragalus
barrenwort
beta caryophyllene
biochanin
blueberry
bok choy
bone protein
boron
bovine
bovine protein
broccoli
calcium
calycosin
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Cissus quadrangularis
cistanche
cod liver oil
collagen
collard
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
curcumin
cyanidin
daidzein
DHEA
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
dioscorea
diosgenin
diosmetin
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
Drynaria
ecdysteroids
eicosapentaenoic acid
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epicatechin
equol (proprietary)
estrogen
Eucommia ulmoides
fern
fish
fish protein
flavanols
flavanones
flavans
flavones
fo-ti
formononetin
genistein
genistin
glycitin
goji berry
gooseberry
haliotis
hesperetin
hesperidin
horsetail
Hyperoside
icariin
ipriflavone
isoflavones
Kaempferol
kale
knotweed
Legume protein
Lentinula edodes mycelia
lignans
Lithothamnion
Lycium
maca
magnesium
manganese
Marine protein
Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC)
Milk Protein
Mineral blend
Naringenin
Neoeriocitrin
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
paeoniflorin
Phaeophyceae
phosphorus
Phytoecdysteroid
Phytoestrogens
polymethoxylated flavones
polysaccharides
polyunsaturated fat
pomegranate
proanthocyanidins
procyanidin
prune
Puerarin
quercetin
red clover
Rehmannia
rehmannia glutinosa
resveratrol
royal jelly
rutin
seaweed
sesame
Shilajit
silica
silicon
Soy
soy isoflavones
Soy Protein
soybean
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Stilbenoid
strontium
tocotrienols
Ursolic Acid
Vegetable Protein
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin K
Wakame
Whey protein
Zinc
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