Commemorating Osteoporosis Day which is celebrated around the world on October 20, this bone health issue is certainly a concern for all of us.
How there is no bone in our body is not a joke. You will not be strong enough to support your body and exercise without healthy and strong bones.
At the same time, there was a good discussion that was obtained from a press conference that was predicted by CDR as a manufacturer of body and bone health supplements, with a campaign entitled ‘I am Smarter, Stronger,
Happy’ on Tuesday (19/10/2021)
As is known, osteoporosis is a decrease in bone quality and density which can make bones more brittle and break easily.
One of the reasons is because you drink coffee too often. Really?
Popmama.com will share a summary of Dr. dr. Luciana B. Sutanto, MS, Sp.GK, who describes one of the risk factors for osteoporosis related to lifestyle just for you at home. Listen, Mama!
1. Smoking lifestyle is one of the risk factors for the onset of osteoporosis
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It may be foreign to mothers whose name is smoking, but in this increasingly advanced era, this activity of steaming smoke is in great demand by women.
Just look at your friend Ma at the office, there must be a reason to ‘move’ his mind or relax, they chose the burning activity.
Launching from the exposure of Dr. dr. Luciana, smoking cigarettes helps reduce the hormone estrogen in your body which results in long bone health.
“Smoking causes the hormone estrogen (a reproductive hormone in charge of maintaining bone health) to decrease in number in the body,” said Luciana.
Nicotine contained in cigarettes is also not good Ma. Luciana also said through her presentation slides that if the lifestyle is continued, nicotine and its toxins will have an effect on the absorption of calcium in the body. Wow!
“Nicotine in cigarettes causes calcium reabsorption in the kidneys. The toxic effects of cigarettes slow the formation of new bone cells (osteoblasts) by inhibiting the work of the hormone calcitonin,” explained Luciana about the dangers of smoking for bones.
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2. Consuming coffee is a risk factor for osteoporosis
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With the proliferation of coffee shops that offer a variety of enjoyment of selected coffee beans from various regions in this country. It turns out that making their own coffee trend reaches various groups, including mothers.
Often found in contemporary coffee outlets, women order coffee, right? Be careful, Mom. Because the caffeine can harm bone health Ma.
“Caffeine and soda reduce the absorption of calcium in the body,” adds Dr. Clinical Nutrition Specialist at RS. Kemayoran Partners.
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3. Alcoholic beverages also play a role in risk factors for osteoporosis
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In addition to caffeine in coffee and soda, it turns out that the habit of consuming alcoholic beverages is also a constraint brought by Dr. dr. Luciana.
He stated through a presentation slide that alcoholic beverages increase the risk of osteoporosis.
“Drinking alcohol> 2 units / day increases the risk of osteoporosis and hip fracture in men and women,” he said.
From the risk factors described by this doctor who is also a consultant @nutrihealthindonesia. We should also be aware of the dangers of osteoporosis that target us.
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Doc. CDR—
Therefore, in accordance with the “I am Smarter, Stronger, Happier” campaign promoted by CDR, Indonesian women who are entering the age of 30 are invited to pay more attention to their bone health.
“To complete the nutritional needs of bones, proper supplement consumption is necessary. In addition to supplementation, a healthy lifestyle is also needed. To maximize vitamin D and bone formation, consume nutritious food and exercise regularly,” concluded dr. Suci Sutinah, Medical Advisor for Bayer Consumer Health Indonesia.
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