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As you age, aging increases, so the bone density of the elderly also decreases. In order to overcome the situation of easy fracture in the elderly, it is necessary to fully supplement calcium through the diet.1. Why do the elderly need calcium supplements?
In the elderly, there are many reasons why calcium absorption decreases, calcium excretion increases, causing the total amount of calcium in the body to decrease. Lack of calcium and with aging in old age, bone density will gradually decrease, leading to osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a systemic disease whose main feature is due to a decrease in bone density, causing the structure of bone organizations to be broken. Even a slight impact can lead to fractures. The most common fracture sites are wrist bones, spine bones, and femurs. Osteoporosis causes serious effects for patients, not only in terms of economic burden but also mental loss. Subjects at high risk of osteoporosis are premenopausal and postmenopausal women, usually those over the age of 50.
Calcium is an important mineral in the body's bone development process. The amount of calcium in the body accounts for about 1/3 of the mass and up to 98% is located in bones and teeth. Therefore, calcium is an important and necessary element for the formation of a strong and healthy skeleton. Therefore, calcium supplementation for the elderly is necessary to prevent osteoporosis.
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2. How to supplement calcium for the elderly
First of all, calcium should be supplemented with available foods rich in calcium and easily absorbed. Foods rich in calcium such as:
Milk and dairy products Nuts: sesame, peas Seafood: shrimp, crab, oysters,... Green vegetables: soybeans, spinach, radish , jute vegetables,... Besides calcium, we also need vitamin D to help maximize calcium absorption. Foods rich in vitamin D such as: egg yolks, salmon, animal liver.
In addition, the elderly can exercise in the morning so that the body can synthesize more vitamin D by sunlight. Besides, foods rich in protein such as meat, eggs, fish, ... are very good for absorption but need to be eaten in moderation. Because too much protein can lead to calcium excretion.
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For cases where calcium and vitamin D supplements do not improve, it can be supplemented with medicine. Supplementing with oral tablets should be consulted and taken according to the dose prescribed by the doctor. Absolutely do not arbitrarily use to avoid excess calcium and suffer from diseases such as kidney stones, bladder stones,...
Elderly people have many reasons for reduced calcium absorption and often lead to conditions osteoporosis. Therefore, calcium supplementation for the elderly is very necessary. The simplest way is to supplement calcium with foods available in daily meals. If calcium supplements with food are still not enough, then you can visit your doctor for advice and suitable remedies.
Customers can directly go to Vinmec Health system nationwide to visit or contact the hotline here for support.
