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Your bones play an important role in your overall health. They protect your internal organs and hold muscles together. As you age, you undergo bone loss which can lead to medical conditions such as osteoporosis. For this reason, it is extremely important to keep your bones strong as you get older. Below are a few easy ways you can improve bone density and strength.
Get Plenty Of Vitamin D And Calcium
Vitamin D and calcium work together to keep your bones healthy and strong. Vitamin D allows your body to properly absorb the calcium you eat or drink, which is key to improving bone density and strength. Experts recommend having at least 3 servings of dairy products each day to keep calcium levels where they should be. You can boost your Vitamin D levels by spending more time outside or taking a nutritional supplement.
Exercise
Regular exercise is one of the best ways to keep bones strong as you get older. Studies have shown that people who do not participate in regular exercise have the highest incidence of developing osteoporosis.
Don't Abuse Substances
People who drink excessive amounts of alcohol or use tobacco products are more likely to develop thinning of the bones than those who do not. Doctors recommend drinking no more than 2 alcoholic drinks a day and not smoking any form of tobacco.
These are just a few ways you can keep your bones strong as you get older. By implementing these few tips, you may be able to avoid fracturing bones as you age which can keep you from enjoying your life to the fullest.
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