There are already 44 million Americans suffering from osteoporosis, about 68 percent of whom are women. This disease is best described as the thinning of the bones or the loss of bone density. Anyone can be afflicted with this. But proper diet and exercise can help diminish the risk. If one wants to prevent osteoporosis, one should start avoiding sodas. Drinking large amounts of soda is said to decrease bone density as found out by recent studies.Osteoporosis affects a wide cross-section of the population. In the US alone, bone-strengthening drugs like Fosamax are a top seller. Nonetheless, prevention is always better than cure, especially if it means that affected men and women might have to deal with the unwanted side effects of certain drugs.Osteoporosis may be prevented from happening with a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Low-fat and soy milk, cheese, cereals and yogurt are foods that have a rich source of calcium. For example, the required 40% daily calcium need can be obtained through ingesting eight ounces of yogurt.Lactase-deficient patients, or those who are lactose intolerant, can get amounts of calcium from canned goods (with bones) like sardines and salmon, broccoli and spinach. If a lactose intolerant wants to achieve a third of his daily calcium need, three ounces of sardines (canned in oil) can provide it. Lactose intolerant people may get cramps from milk, orange juice fortified with calcium can be a substitute.Vitamin D requirement can easily be achieved by a tablespoon of fish liver oil. Meeting the need for vitamin D can be fully achieved with three ounces of cooked salmon or the flesh of a fatty fish. Exposure to the sun minus the sunscreen between 10 AM and 3 PM at least twice a week five times is already enough.A higher chance of suffering from osteoporosis is seen among people with a sedentary lifestyle. Being energetic is always advisable. Mobility is necessary to keep the bones healthy. Regular exercise, especially weight-bearing ones such as walking or hiking, is important.As a prevention, doctors can always recommend Fosamax to their patients. Right now, things are slowly turning a different turn as Fosamax prescriptions are shown decreasing perhaps due to people filing a Fosamax lawsuit. An important lesson to be learned about this is to always research about the drug before using itReferences:webmd.com/osteoporosis/features/soda-osteoporosis
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