{"id":9947,"date":"2024-07-22T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=9947"},"modified":"2024-07-22T09:26:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T09:26:25","slug":"these-nutrients-can-strengthen-aging-bones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=9947","title":{"rendered":"These Nutrients Can Strengthen Aging Bones"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bone loss is a natural part of getting older, but prioritizing certain foods can help slow the process down.<\/p>\n

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As we age, our bodies break down more bone tissue than they build. This can increase the risk of osteoporosis, a condition defined by weak, brittle bones, which can make them more susceptible to breaks and fractures. And for older adults, the results can be devastating<\/a> \u2014 broken or fractured bones may give way to lengthy hospital or nursing home stays, long-term disability or even death.<\/p>\n

The prime time to build bone is during adolescence, when the body is growing and devoting more resources to the task. And while your age, gender and genetics play significant roles in bone health, there are ways to slow bone loss in midlife and beyond<\/a>. Exercise is a major part of this<\/a>, but your diet is a big player, too, said Dr. Bess Dawson-Hughes, a professor and senior scientist at the U.S.D.A. Nutrition Center at Tufts University.<\/p>\n

Here are some nutrients to prioritize to keep your bones healthy as you age.<\/p>\n