Calcium is essential for women after the age of 30 particularly for bone health and overall health, women are at higher risk suffering from bone related illnesses like osteoporosis, we all know bones are the structural part of our body so it is more important to keep our bone strong.

WHY CALCIUM AFTER 30 IN WOMEN

 

Calcium is essential for women after the age of  30 particularly  for  bone health and overall health, women are at higher risk suffering from bone related illnesses like osteoporosis, we all know bones are the structural part of our body so it is more important to keep our bone strong.

 

(H2) Importance of Calcium for Women After 30 –

 

1. Bone Health- As you get older, especially after menopause, your bones  lose density faster. So it makes more prone to bone related issues like osteoporosis Getting enough calcium helps to slow down this process and keeps your bones healthier for longer.

Osteoporosis- is a condition where bones become weak and brittle increases. Calcium helps in maintaining bone strength and reducing the risk of fractures.

 

1. Menopause and Hormonal Changes- During menopause estrogen levels drop, Estrogen helps protect bones, so lower levels can lead to faster bone loss. Adequate calcium intake can help to reduce the effect.
2. During pregnancy- calcium plays a vital role during and after pregnancy for both mother & baby as it helps to build bone and teeth in baby also for mother bone and over all health, after pregnancy breastfeeding women are advised to continue their maintain their calcium intake because it is very essential for milk production.
3. How to Get Calcium-

Diet- You   get calcium from a variety of foods, dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt are great sources, also green leafy vegetables like kale and broccoli, and fortified foods with calcium like certain cereals and orange juice.

Supplements- If you are not getting enough amount of calcium from diet you can go with supplement but before you should always consult your doctor.

(H3)  Overall Health Benefit Of Calcium -

·         Calcium plays a key role in muscle Function like muscle contraction without adequate amount of calcium you can suffer from muscle cramps or spasms.

·         Calcium also plays a vital role in nerve function it transmit signal between your brain and rest of your  body it helps with everything from moving your  muscle to feel the sensation like pain, touch .

·         calcium helps to regulate your heartbeat and plays a part in blood clotting which is essential for wound healing.

              

          How to Keep your Bones Healthy -

• Eat a Balanced Diet- make sure to include calcium-rich foods in your daily meal.
• Stay Active- By doing daily exercise, like walking, running, or strength training, helps maintain bone density.
• Monitor Your Health- By doing regular check-ups with your doctor, including bone density tests can help to know your bone health and related issues.

 

• Point to remember- While calcium is important, too much can cause problems like kidney stones. Aim for a balanced intake and avoid excessive supplementation without medical advice.

 

      Conclusion-  calcium is essential in every stage of women’s life like menstruation,       pregnancy, menopause, so women’s  make sure you are taking adequate amount of calcium in your diet to maintain your bone health.

 

Reference - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5561751/

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